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Kankakee, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Kankakee, IL (Kankakee County) — Census median home value $105,500, county listing prices up about 3.9% over the past year. Market data for Kankakee houses and the broader area.
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Kankakee, IL is in Kankakee County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Kankakee and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 24,384, with a median household income of $45,119. Census data puts Kankakee houses at a median value of $105,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Kankakee County's current median listing price runs $264,450, up about 3.9% over the past year.
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Market overview
Kankakee housing market
Kankakee is in Kankakee County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Kankakee and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$105,500
Population (Census ACS)
24,384
Median household income
$45,119
County price trend (2025)
2.97% 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
Kankakee market snapshot
Population
24,384
County
Kankakee County
Median Household Income
$45,119
Median Home Value (city)
$105,500
Median Listing Price (Kankakee County)
$264,450
Median Gross Rent
$986/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.9%
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What makes Kankakee different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kankakee's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $105,500. Separately, Kankakee County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $264,450. 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
Kankakee County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.97% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Kankakee has an estimated population of 24,384 and a median household income of $45,119, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Kankakee's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% 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: Kankakee County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Kankakee.
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Nearby communities include Aroma Park, Bradley, Sammons Point, Bourbonnais, Limestone, Sun River Terrace, Irwin, St. Anne, Manteno, Bonfield, Momence, Herscher, Hopkins Park, Union Hill, Grant Park, Buckingham.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Chebanse (~7.4 mi), Papineau (~12.0 mi), Clifton (~12.1 mi), Martinton (~14.7 mi), Beaverville (~15.0 mi), Ashkum (~16.1 mi), Peotone (~16.2 mi), Ritchie (~16.9 mi), Custer Park (~16.9 mi), Rest Haven (~17.6 mi), Wilton Center (~17.9 mi), Symerton (~18.3 mi), Andres (~18.6 mi), Lakewood Shores (~19.0 mi), Donovan (~19.9 mi), Danforth (~20.2 mi).
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Census & home facts
Kankakee data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
24,384
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$105,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$45,119
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$986
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.97%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$264,450
Census place type
city
County
Kankakee County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
15.14 sq mi
Census GEOID
1738934
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 Kankakee
Schools
Kankakee SD 111 — 11 schools, 4,784 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Kankakee addresses may be served by Kankakee SD 111, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Kankakee FAQ
What are houses worth in Kankakee, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Kankakee at $105,500. Kankakee County's current median listing price runs $264,450, up about 3.9% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Kankakee, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Kankakee, Census ACS data shows a median value of $105,500. Active listing prices in Kankakee County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Kankakee, IL?
Kankakee houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Kankakee 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 Kankakee, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Kankakee's population at approximately 24,384.
What's the median rent in Kankakee, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Kankakee at approximately $986 per month.
What is the median household income in Kankakee, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Kankakee at approximately $45,119.
Is the Kankakee housing market growing?
Kankakee County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.97% annual change in 2025.
Is Kankakee, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Kankakee's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% 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 Kankakee, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Kankakee SD 111 for many Kankakee addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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