In Kankakee, Illinois, the median home price is $228,870, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $71,281; the population is 106,635; schools rate 4.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 138.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kankakee at a glance
Population
106,635
Median Household Income
$71,281
Typical Home Value
$228,870
School District Rating
4.0
Violent Crime Rate
138.2
Avg Commute Time
24.9
About Kankakee
Kankakee has a population of 106,635. The median home value is $228,870, 23% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $71,281 (15% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Bourbonnais, Kankakee, and Manteno.
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 Kankakee
17 towns, by population.
County rankings in Illinois
Every county in Illinois, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Illinois
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Illinois
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- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Illinois
- 10Best school ratingsIllinois School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Illinois
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Illinois
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Illinois
Kankakee at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kankakee?
- Kankakee has a population of 106,635 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kankakee?
- The median home value in Kankakee is $228,870. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kankakee?
- Median household income in Kankakee is $71,281 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kankakee in?
- Kankakee is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Kankakee?
- Kankakee contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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