Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kankakee

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Kankakee is $1,023 per month and the median household income is $47,514 per year, with renters making up 49% of occupied households. These figures highlight the value that income-restricted housing can provide in a city where nearly half of residents rent.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Kankakee Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 943 per 100,000 residents in 2020. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Kankakee

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kankakee scores 62 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 50 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

Kankakee is served by 14 public schools across 3 districts, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Kankakee, IL

The median household income in Kankakee is $47,514 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. With a median asking rent of $1,023 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can make a real difference for renters here.

Nearly half of Kankakee residents rent their homes -- 49% of households are renters, according to Census ACS 5-Year data -- so affordable rental options are an important part of the local housing market.

• Median household income: $47,514/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,023/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 49% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-based units tracked on Lease Lantern: 471 units across 7 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

All 7 assisted properties in Kankakee have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face low federally designated flood exposure based on available FEMA flood data.