The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60435 sells for about $294,500, or $173 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,168 a month.
ZIP 60435 — Joliet
The 60435 housing market shows steady demand with moderate price appreciation, driven by its role as a commuter-friendly area with access to regional logistics jobs. Inventory remains tight, keeping the sale-to-list ratio high, though some price cuts are observed as buyers become more selective. Note that some specific demographic and economic figures were sourced from the most recent available census data, while real-time market metrics reflect current portal listings.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the inner Chicago suburbs, while remaining within reach of major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60435, Will County IL
Crime rates in Joliet are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in this ZIP code.
Schools serving the area are part of Joliet Public Schools District 86 and Joliet Township High School District 204, which maintain mixed performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Des Plaines River.
Joliet serves as a major logistics and distribution hub for the Chicago region, benefiting from proximity to major interstates and rail infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents have access to I-80 and I-55 for commuting to Chicago, with Metra rail service available from downtown Joliet.
The area features several local parks, the Joliet Park District facilities, and proximity to the Forest Preserve District of Will County trails.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and workers in the local logistics sector, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, with major employers including Amazon, Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and various distribution centers.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-80 and I-55, and is a key node for freight rail and Metra commuter rail.
Ongoing development focuses on industrial expansion along the I-80 corridor and residential infill projects within the city limits.
The Will County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the assessment process, which is based on market value and subject to state-mandated equalization factors.
Parcels are subject to various taxing bodies including school districts, the Joliet Park District, and the Will County Forest Preserve District.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail damage.
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Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest4.510.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Orland Park415 mi
- The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines4.512 mi
- K1 Speed Mokena4.315.2 mi
- Astro Fun World4.115.5 mi
- Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre4.217.8 mi
- Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest4.510.7 mi
- Topgolf Naperville4.419.4 mi
- Cog Hill Golf & Country Club4.412.9 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.818.3 mi
- Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago4.812.1 mi
- The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines4.512 mi
- Old Joliet Prison4.62.4 mi
- Hyper Kidz Bolingbrook4.811 mi
- HellsGate Haunted House4.53 mi
- DuPage Children's Museum4.416.8 mi
- Old Joliet Prison4.62.4 mi
- Two Brothers Roundhouse4.418.4 mi
- Naper Settlement4.516.2 mi
- Lithuanian World Center4.711.1 mi
- Commissioners Park4.711.1 mi
- Frontier Park4.712.4 mi
- Knoch Knolls Park4.812.3 mi
- Dellwood Park4.74.1 mi
- Whalon Lake4.712.4 mi
- Bolingbrook Golf Club4.59.1 mi
- Mistwood Golf Club4.84.3 mi
- Ruffled Feathers Golf Club4.111.9 mi
- Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club4.34.3 mi
- Broken Arrow Golf Club3.76.1 mi
- Louis Joliet Mall43.6 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.55 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.1 mi
- Meijer4.48 mi
- Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets - Naperville4.611 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport425.7 mi
- Illinois Aviation Museum4.811.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides numerous parks, pools, and community centers.
Extensive regional trail system for hiking and biking.
Major regional shopping destination nearby.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).