Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Joliet

Affordability in Joliet, IL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Joliet is $1,276 and the median household income is $92,201 annually, with renters making up about 26% of households. Joliet's 11 HUD-assisted properties, totaling 853 units, offer income-restricted options for renters who qualify.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Joliet Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 352 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 11 HUD-assisted properties in Joliet mapped for flood risk, none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Joliet

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Joliet scores 50 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 29 (Some Transit) for transit access, and 46 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will require a car for the majority of residents.

Schools

Joliet is served by 42 schools across 9 districts, including 25 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools, and 3 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Joliet, IL

The median household income in Joliet is $92,201 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,276, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Joliet can offer significantly lower monthly costs for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are set based on income limits and program rules, not market rates.

• Median household income: $92,201/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,276/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of residents who rent: 26% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 11 HUD-assisted properties in Joliet were mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these buildings face low federally designated flood exposure based on available flood data.