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    Best Neighborhoods in Joliet, IL

    Comprehensive data on Joliet, IL including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.

    Population: 150,2212026 Data

    Best Neighborhoods in Joliet, IL — Key Takeaways

    Neighborhood-level ranking data for Joliet, IL is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Joliet as a whole.

    Joliet has a population of 150,221, a median household income of $84,971. The median home value citywide is $233,800, which is 17% below the national average of $281,900.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

    Joliet at a Glance

    Detailed neighborhood-level data for Joliet is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.

    Median Home Value

    $233,800

    Nat'l avg: $281,900

    Median Income

    $84,971

    Nat'l avg: $74,580

    Population

    150,221

    Walk Score

    0/100

    Violent Crime

    4.3 per 1K

    Nat'l avg: 3.7 per 1K

    Air Quality

    AQI 43

    Climate Risk

    Relatively Moderate

    Unemployment

    N/A

    Nat'l avg: 3.7%

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    How We Rank Neighborhoods in Joliet

    Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates seven weighted categories based on publicly available data:

    Affordability
    20% weight
    Walkability & Transit
    15% weight
    Safety
    15% weight
    Environment
    15% weight
    Housing Market
    15% weight
    Education
    10% weight
    Economy
    10% weight

    Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Housing Market factors in vacancy rates, homeownership rates, and effective tax rates.

    Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the median household income in Joliet?
    The median household income in Joliet, IL is $84,971. The national median is $74,580.

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