Kankakee, IL
1 neighborhoods · 33,968 residents · Illinois
C+
54/100
63
Safety Score
48
Affordability
$53K
Median Income
$139K
Median Home Value
Is Kankakee, IL a Good Place to Live?
Kankakee receives an overall livability grade of C+ (54/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Illinois. Safety scores B (63/100). Affordability scores C (48/100) with a median household income of $52,915 and median home values around $138,700.
About 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.4%. 60% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$980
Median Rent/mo
15.9%
College Educated
6.4%
Unemployment
60%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
33,968
Population
1
Zip Codes
Kankakee
County
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Neighborhoods in Kankakee
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60901Kankakee Co. | 54 C+ | 63 | 48 | $53K | $139K | 33,968 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.