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Joliet, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Joliet, IL (Will County) — Census median home value $248,600, county listing prices up about 5.5% over the past year. Market data for Joliet houses and the broader area.
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Joliet, IL is in Will County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Joliet and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 149,785, with a median household income of $88,026. Census data puts Joliet houses at a median value of $248,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Will County's current median listing price runs $424,997, up about 5.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Joliet housing market
Joliet is in Will County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Joliet and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$248,600
Population (Census ACS)
149,785
Median household income
$88,026
County price trend (2025)
4.6% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Joliet market snapshot
Population
149,785
County
Will County
Median Household Income
$88,026
Median Home Value (city)
$248,600
Median Listing Price (Will County)
$424,997
Median Gross Rent
$1,237/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Joliet's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $248,600. Separately, Will County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $424,997. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Will County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Joliet has an estimated population of 149,785 and a median household income of $88,026, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Joliet's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Will County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Joliet.
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Nearby communities include Plainfield, Plattville, Oswego, Lisbon, Boulder Hill, Yorkville, Millbrook, Newark, Plano, Millington.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Rockdale (~1.5 mi), Shorewood (~3.5 mi), Crystal Lawns (~3.7 mi), Preston Heights (~3.8 mi), Sunnyland (~3.8 mi), Crest Hill (~4.4 mi), Ridgewood (~5.5 mi), Fairmont (~5.5 mi), Ingalls Park (~5.9 mi), Elwood (~7.0 mi), Lockport (~8.0 mi), Romeoville (~8.0 mi), Bonnie Brae (~8.2 mi), Minooka (~8.5 mi), Channahon (~8.8 mi), New Lenox (~9.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Joliet data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
149,785
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$248,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$88,026
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,237
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.92%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$445,000
Census place type
city
County
Kendall County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
66.29 sq mi
Census GEOID
1738570
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Joliet
Schools
Plainfield SD 202 — 31 schools, 24,856 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Will addresses may be served by Plainfield SD 202, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Joliet FAQ
What are houses worth in Joliet, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Joliet at $248,600. Will County's current median listing price runs $424,997, up about 5.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Joliet, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Joliet, Census ACS data shows a median value of $248,600. Active listing prices in Will County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Joliet, IL?
Joliet houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Will County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Joliet, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Joliet's population at approximately 149,785.
What's the median rent in Joliet, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Joliet at approximately $1,237 per month.
What is the median household income in Joliet, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Joliet at approximately $88,026.
Is the Joliet housing market growing?
Will County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.
Is Joliet, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Joliet's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Joliet, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Plainfield SD 202 for many Joliet addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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