Joliet: Economy & Jobs
Joliet's typical household earns $92,201 (1.2× below Will County median $109,984; 1.1× higher than Illinois median $83,390), with homes at a median value of $265,800. The surrounding county supports 30,329 jobs (avg $51,205).
- $87,438 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Illinois $100,597).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $92,201 — above the Illinois median ($77,902). Poverty rate 11.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 44% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 16.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 43.7% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 6.2% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $66,840 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $5,844,370 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $87,438 (vs Illinois $100,597) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $100,307 |
| Median Household Income | $92,201 (vs Illinois $77,902) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $92,201 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.8% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 9% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 28.80 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.8% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 30,329 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,552,982,655 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,205 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 6,011,660 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% (vs Illinois 3.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 31 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 129,224 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 4,168.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Horticulture Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,489 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 24,884 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,050,254 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 11 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 26 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 78 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 105 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 13 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 23 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Walmart Supercenter 1256 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 90 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | JOLIET REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $518,626,085 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 3,932.89 (vs Illinois $6,804) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 131,869 people (vs Illinois 39,460) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 77.5% |
| Pct Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Pct Walked | 8.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.8 years (vs Illinois 37.7y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 23.1% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12