Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Jitters
Coffee Shop
Home Cut Donuts
Coffee Shop
Silver Spoon Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Rialto Square Theatre
Theatre Arts
DuPage Medical Group Field
Stadium
Joliet Area Historical Society Museum
Museum
DuPage Medical Group Field
Stadium
Haunted Trails
Theme Park
Town and Country Bowling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Old telephone poles
Attraction
Food and Drink (65) D-
Chicago Street Pub
Bar
MyGrain Brewing Company
Bar
Mojoes
Bar
Maneuvers & Co.
Bar
Judge's Bar - Joliet
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Joe's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Walt's Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ace Drive-In
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Rax Roast Beef
Fast Food
Just Toni's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Spanish Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Dellwood Park Community Center (DPCC)
Community Centre
Groceries (14) F
Rio Grande
Grocery Store
Casa Blanca
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
The Brick Oven
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Parks (124) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Joliet East Side Historic District
Park
Osgood Park
Park
Saint John the Baptist Park
Park
Vernando Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Sanchez Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Gutierrez Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Akin Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Gottschlag Park
Park
Gottschlag Park
Park
Desmond Field
Park
Route 66 Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Cunningham Park
Park
Shops (49) F
Joes Food Mart
Convenience Store
S & T Food Mart
Convenience Store
Robles Wireless/ Plaza Robles
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
HOBO
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Velocita Technology
Electronics
Menards
Home Improvement
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Joliet.
Public Transit Stops (51)
Stops & Stations A+
Jefferson & Chicago
Bus Stop
Scott & Jefferson
Bus Stop
Pace Joliet Transit Center
Bus Stop
Joliet
Transit Station
Ottawa & Clinton
Bus Stop
Pace Joliet Transit Center
Bus Station
Jefferson & Art Schultz
Bus Stop
Jefferson & Joliet
Bus Stop
Cass & Chicago
Bus Stop
Scott & Cass
Bus Stop
Cass & Scott
Bus Stop
Cass & Mc Roberts
Bus Stop
Jefferson & Eastern
Bus Stop
Collins & Cass
Bus Stop
Collins & Cass
Bus Stop
Collins & Jackson
Bus Stop
Collins & Jackson
Bus Stop
Collins & Ohio
Bus Stop
Collins & Ohio
Bus Stop
Collins & Liberty
Bus Stop
Collins & Liberty
Bus Stop
Collins & Ward
Bus Stop
Collins & Ward
Bus Stop
Collins & Chase
Bus Stop
Collins & Chase
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Joliet is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C-

Joliet crime rates are 1,530 per 100k, which is 22% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,019 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
511 crimes per 100k F
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employment B+

The median income in Joliet is $72,871 - which is 23% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$72,871 B-
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (21)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Joliet Police Department
Police
Joliet Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Joliet Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Joliet Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Joliet Fire Protection District Station 53
Fire Station
Joliet Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Rockdale Police Department
Police
East Joliet Fire Protection District Station 52
Fire Station
Rockdale Fire Protection District
Fire Station
East Joliet Fire Protection District Station 51
Fire Station
Joliet Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Primary Care Joliet
Doctor
Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center
Hospital
Joliet Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Lockport Township Fire PD Station #2
Fire Station
Crest Hill Police Department
Police
Lockport Township Fire PD Station #4
Fire Station
Illinois State Police District 5
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Joliet home prices are $193,100 - which is 10% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$193,100 B
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools F

The Joliet graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
23% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (41) F
St Joseph Academy
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
St Mary Nativity School
Edna Keith Elem School
Farragut Elem School
Woodland Elem School
Cathedral Of St Raymond School
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Cds-Melvin J Larson Education Center
Thompson Instructional Center
Pershing Elem School
Dirksen Junior High School
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
St Paul The Apostle School
A O Marshall Elem School
T E Culbertson Elem School
Isaac Singleton Elem Sch
Forest Park Individual Ed School
Gompers Junior High School
Rockdale Elem School
Taft Elementary School
Oak Valley Elem School
Eisenhower Academy
Chaney-Monge School
High Schools (10) A+
St Joseph Academy
Joliet Central High School
Lincoln School Rssp
Lincoln School Taoep
Joliet Twp High Sch - Alternate
Lincoln School Alop
Cds-Melvin J Larson Education Center
Joliet West High School
Joliet Catholic Academy
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ratings C+

Joliet has an overall rating of 68% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes C
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A Stay in Joliet, Illinois 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2010) I visited the city of Joliet, Il in the summer of 2008, with my husband. This was in the month of August. It was chilly, the temperature did not go up past 75 during the day and at night it dropped to about 65 degrees.

I was very disappointed by the nightlife in Joliet. I thoug ...Read More ht that because Chicago is so close by, that the club scene was going to be great, I was very wrong. We did not find one club that looked worthy of us venturing inside. They all looked rundown and the people waiting to get inside, gave the impression that a dress code was not of importance.

We had the most wonderful opportunity to stay at the Empress Casino and Hotel in Joliet. This is probably the best thing that city has to offer. When we drove up, we could not believe how exquisite the overall appearance of the building was, it really gave the area a beautiful appearance. Inside the hotel just as grand as the outside. I was really surprised to find something so grand in the middle of a city that was so lacking in what it had to offer. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable place to spend the night in Joliet.

Overall, I would not advise young singles or couples to visit the city of Joliet. If you are looking for some glam and sophistication, stick to the windy city of Chicago close by. Read Less
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      Joliet, IL

      Joliet, Illinois is a suburb located approximately 45 miles southwest of the city of Chicago. It is in Will County Illinois. Joliet is a large town and covers 65 square miles and has a population of about 150,000 people. The city was first settled in 1853 and features quite a bit of history. Downtown Joliet is situated along the Des Plaines River.

      Joliet, IL has much to see and do. The Rialto Square Theatre features concerts by many popular artists, plays, comedians and more. They have shows year-round. The Chicagoland Speedway and Route 66 Raceway are located in Joliet. The Joliet area historical museum is a fun and educational place to visit, and so is the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site. Joliet also has two casinos: Hollywood Casino Joliet and Harrah's Joliet Casino.

      Housing in Joliet is plentiful. There are many apartment buildings, condominiums, town houses, duplexes and single family homes for rent and to purchase. There is something for everyone and in every price range. There are older, historical homes and newer construction homes. There are quite a few real estate offices and real estate brokers that can help with all of your housing needs.

      There are many opportunities to shop in Joliet. The Louis Joliet Mall features many stores, a movie theater and restaurants of all kinds. Stroll around downtown Joliet for more shopping opportunities. The city is so expansive that there are countless stores in the various strip malls throughout the city.

      Joliet has many, many restaurants. There are restaurants for every taste: American cuisine, pizza and Italian cuisine, Mexican cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine and sushi, other Asian cuisine, Indian cuisine, steakhouses, barbeque restaurants and more. You can find almost every fast food restaurant chain you can think of in Joliet. There are moderately priced sit-down restaurants and fine dining options available, as well.

      Joliet offers many convenient modes of transportation. There is Amtrak train service in Joliet. There is also Pace Bus service. Joliet is approximately 30 miles away from Chicago Midway Airport and less than 50 miles away from O'Hare International Airport. Many taxi companies service Joliet. Lyft and Uber drivers are plentiful in Joliet. Hop on Interstate 55 to get to Chicago in no time.

      Public schools in Joliet are serviced by two school districts: Joliet School District 86 and Plainfield School District 202. Joliet has many daycare preschools and religious schools. Joliet Junior College is located in the city and Lewis University is in nearby Romeoville, Illinois.

      Joliet, Illinois is a wonderful place to live if you like large suburban towns. There are places of worship, libraries, parks, golf courses and so much more to see and do. Joliet is close to other popular suburbs like Plainfield and Naperville, as well.

      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Joliet? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Joliet East Side Historic District
      Osgood Park

      Entertainment

      Rialto Square Theatre
      DuPage Medical Group Field
      Joliet Area Historical Society Museum
      DuPage Medical Group Field
      Haunted Trails
      Town and Country Bowling Lanes
      Unknown Name
      Joliet Memorial Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Chicago Street Pub
      MyGrain Brewing Company
      Mojoes
      Maneuvers & Co.
      Judge's Bar - Joliet
      Wendy's
      Unknown Name
      Joe's Hot Dogs

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Joliet? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Joliet.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Joliet? The cost of living in Joliet is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than Illinois.
      Joliet
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Joliet? Joliet crime rates are 1,530, which are 22% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,530 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 66

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Joliet? The median income in Joliet is $72,871 which is 23% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $72,87132% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,6151% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Joliet a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Primary Care Joliet - West
      Primary Care Joliet
      Silver Cross Urgent Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Joliet home prices? Joliet home prices are $193,100 - which is 10% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $193,1005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07713% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Joliet have good schools? The Joliet graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      23%

      52% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      8% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Joliet a good place to live? Joliet has an overall rating of 68% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      62%

      8 total surveys

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