Joliet, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
147,826
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
10.9%
Median Home
$181,100
Median Income
$70,509
Median Rent
$1,033
Joliet SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
5
Joliet, IL Crime Report
2,911
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,964.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.67%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Joliet / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,911 | 1,964.8 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 751 | 506.9 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 18 | 12.1 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 99 | 66.8 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 581 | 392.2 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,160 | 1,457.9 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 256 | 172.8 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,736 | 1,171.7 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 168 | 113.4 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Joliet, IL Cost Of Living
98
Joliet's Overall Cost Of Living
Joliet's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Joliet | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Joliet in Illinois
Map Of Joliet, IL
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Population over time in Joliet
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 147,826 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 147,957 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 148,172 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 147,515 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 147,918 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 147,786 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 147,459 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 147,098 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 146,820 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 145,002 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Joliet
| Race | Joliet | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 16.9% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 31.0% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Joliet
| Gender | Joliet | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Joliet for adults over 25
| Education | Joliet | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Joliet, Illinois
| Income | Joliet | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.1% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.9% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
