Housing & Real Estate — Kankakee, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 11,309 |
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| Occupied | 9,312 |
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| Vacant | 1,997 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,603 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 4,709 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $104,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$118,000 |
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| Median Rent | $986/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,054/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 47.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 136 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 181 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 261 |
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| Built before 1960 | 6,115 |
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| Median Year Built | 1955 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
