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Joliet, IL
Joliet · Will County · IL 60432
Updated June 23, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$171K
Median Price
2/100
Walk Score
6.2/10
Schools
61 min
to Chicago Loop
Score Breakdown
AAffordability
92/100
D+Safety
55/100
CSchools
62/100
DQuietness
40/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
2/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
Joliet offers low‑cost homes and decent schools, but it’s a car‑dependent, high‑flood‑risk suburb with a long commute to Chicago and limited amenities. If you need a tight budget and are okay with these trade‑offs, it could work, but otherwise it’s a tougher fit.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable median home price ($171k)
- ✓Reasonably good public school options
- ✓Strong sense of community and local events
- ✓Proximity to major employment centers like Chicago (just over an hour by car)
Real Talk
- !High flood risk (Zone AE) requires flood insurance and ongoing vigilance
- !Long commute to Chicago Loop (61 min) can be a drain on time and money
- !Limited public transit and walkability make daily errands car‑dependent
- !Crime rates are higher than the national average, especially property crime
- $Annual flood insurance premiums
- $Higher transportation costs due to long commute
- $Potential property maintenance costs associated with flood damage
Best For
Budget buyersFamilies seeking affordable homesCommuters willing to drive to ChicagoIndustrial or logistics workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Joliet, IL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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