In Kane, Illinois, the median home price is $388,625, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $103,163; the population is 517,255; schools rate 4.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 62.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kane at a glance
Population
517,255
Median Household Income
$103,163
Typical Home Value
$388,625
School District Rating
4.6
Violent Crime Rate
62.0
Avg Commute Time
27.8
About Kane
Kane has a population of 517,255. The median home value is $388,625, 30% above the Illinois median. Median household income is $103,163 (24% above the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Aurora, Elgin, and Dundee.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Kane
16 towns, by population.
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Kane at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kane?
- Kane has a population of 517,255 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kane?
- The median home value in Kane is $388,625. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kane?
- Median household income in Kane is $103,163 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kane in?
- Kane is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Kane?
- Kane contains 16 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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