Cost of Living in Kankakee County, IL

What does it cost to live in Kankakee County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$65,489

Median Rent

$1,025/mo

Median Home

$176,800

Affordability

423

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$894
Property Tax$337
Insurance$59

Total Monthly$1,290
% of Income23.6%

Renting

Median Rent$1,025
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,050
% of Income18.8%

Living in Kankakee County, Illinois

Kankakee County has a median household income of $65,489 with housing costs that represent 23.6% of income for owners and 18.8% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.