Metro area profile · Illinois
Kankakee, IL metro area market data
How the Kankakee metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 105,525
- −1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 40,996
- Median household income
- $71,281
- +21.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $192,600
- Jobs located here
- 41,664
- Highest market score
- 66
- Clothing and shoe stores, #80 of 387 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Kankakee metro area has an estimated 105,525 people and 40,996 households. Population estimates put the population change in the Kankakee metro area from 2020 to 2025 at −1.7%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in the Kankakee metro area is $71,281, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 21.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Kankakee metro area runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (69).
Of the business types scored in the Kankakee metro area, clothing and shoe stores (66); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (66); and dentists and orthodontists (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #80 of 387 scored metro areas.
The Kankakee metro area is made up of one county, Kankakee County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for chiropractors (41% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Kankakee metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Kankakee metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 66 | #80 of 387 | 45 | 11.0 | $1.8M | 140 | 20 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #86 of 387 | 68 | 16.6 | $1.2M | 133 | 20 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 64 | #90 of 387 | 38 | 9.3 | $1.5M | 153 | 34 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 63 | #88 of 387 | 27 | 6.6 | $5.8M | 141 | 20 |
| Gyms | 62 | #82 of 387 | 21 | 5.1 | $1.7M | 131 | 10 |
| Chiropractors | 62 | #95 of 386 | 13 | 3.2 | $4.4M | 184 | 12 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #96 of 387 | 46 | 11.2 | $776K | 117 | 17 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 60 | #108 of 386 | 18 | 4.4 | $3.2M | 101 | 3 |
| Property management | 59 | #105 of 374 | 7 | 1.7 | Index only | 146 | 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 58 | #96 of 347 | 6 | 1.5 | $6M | 147 | 10 |
| Spas and skin care | 58 | #115 of 387 | 39 | 9.5 | $1M | 117 | 5 |
| Nail salons | 57 | #125 of 387 | 17 | 4.1 | $2.4M | 141 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #172 of 387 | 179 | 43.7 | $224K | 105 | 28 |
| Real estate | 51 | #170 of 387 | 97 | 23.7 | Index only | 135 | 49 |
| Tire shops | 51 | #204 of 386 | 21 | 5.1 | $2.1M | 83 | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 50 | #179 of 373 | 6 | 1.5 | Index only | 243 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 49 | #193 of 387 | 96 | 23.4 | $417K | 97 | 15 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #210 of 387 | 36 | 8.8 | $6.8M | 86 | 4 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 48 | #211 of 387 | 19 | 4.6 | $1.9M | 93 | 7 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #215 of 387 | 40 | 9.8 | $3.9M | 106 | 20 |
| Child care and preschools | 47 | #217 of 387 | 18 | 4.4 | $919K | 92 | 16 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 46 | #219 of 387 | 212 | 51.7 | $742K | 112 | 75 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #219 of 387 | 412 | 100.5 | $382K | 103 | 176 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #226 of 387 | 79 | 19.3 | Index only | 132 | 32 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #235 of 387 | 43 | 10.5 | $793K | 90 | 19 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 45 | #239 of 386 | 16 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 84 | 6 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #236 of 387 | 364 | 88.8 | $157K | 103 | 150 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #240 of 387 | 57 | 13.9 | $2.8M | 90 | 81 |
| Pet stores | 41 | #261 of 382 | 8 | 2.0 | $4.3M | 94 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #270 of 387 | 80 | 19.5 | $3.1M | 90 | 24 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 39 | #274 of 387 | 33 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 97 | 74 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #274 of 384 | 15 | 3.7 | $2.3M | 84 | 10 |
| Car washes and detailing | 38 | #288 of 387 | 21 | 5.1 | $2.1M | 83 | 7 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 37 | #214 of 290 | 5 | 1.2 | $8.7M | 64 | 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 37 | #291 of 381 | 17 | 4.1 | $6.4M | 76 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 37 | #299 of 387 | 23 | 5.6 | $1.7M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | 36 | #301 of 386 | 25 | 6.1 | $2.3M | 95 | 22 |
| Electricians | 36 | #305 of 383 | 12 | 2.9 | $9.1M | 76 | 19 |
| Home repair trades | 34 | #325 of 387 | 62 | 15.1 | $1.8M | 73 | 52 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 33 | #293 of 385 | 21 | 5.1 | $2.4M | 81 | 39 |
| Auto repair shops | 32 | #322 of 387 | 102 | 24.9 | $428K | 96 | 64 |
| House cleaning | 32 | #323 of 375 | 11 | 2.7 | $4.5M | 71 | 15 |
| Pizza | 32 | #327 of 387 | 43 | 10.5 | $3.7M | 72 | 81 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 31 | #342 of 387 | 33 | 8.0 | $3.3M | 70 | 27 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 30 | #320 of 381 | 14 | 3.4 | $3.1M | 101 | 21 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 30 | #334 of 387 | 38 | 9.3 | $1.3M | 78 | 60 |
| Auto repair and car care | 29 | #332 of 387 | 182 | 44.4 | $240K | 89 | 80 |
| Pest control | 28 | #314 of 345 | 6 | 1.5 | $8.3M | 81 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 27 | #337 of 387 | 53 | 12.9 | $2.1M | 88 | 48 |
| Grocery stores | 26 | #337 of 387 | 28 | 6.8 | $8.8M | 94 | 20 |
| Laundromats | 23 | #334 of 364 | 9 | 2.2 | $8.9M | 71 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 21 | #360 of 387 | 71 | 17.3 | $943K | 75 | 41 |
| Funeral homes | 18 | #372 of 377 | 20 | 4.9 | $294K | 43 | 7 |
| Home inspectors | 10 | #239 of 243 | 5 | 1.2 | Index only | 43 | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.7 | $19.1M | 78 | 5 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.5 | $39.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Kankakee metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $43.7M | $1,066 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $110.8M | $2,702 | 104 |
| Food away from home | $157.3M | $3,837 | 94 |
| Groceries | $245.3M | $5,983 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $40M | $977 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $16.5M | $403 | 69 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $35.7M | $871 | 89 |
| Medical and dental services | $57.2M | $1,396 | 108 |
| Pets | $34.1M | $832 | 92 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $79.9M | $1,948 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $67M | $1,633 | 83 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $109.5M | $2,670 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $49.8M | $1,215 | 86 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $568.2M | $13,860 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Kankakee metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 105,525−1.7% since 2020
- Households
- 40,996
- Median age
- 39.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 677 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 158
- Median household income
- $71,281+21.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $94,302
- Median home value
- $192,600
- Jobs located here
- 41,664
- Daytime population
- 98,238Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Kankakee, IL metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Kankakee metro area at 105,525 people in 2025, down 1.7% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 40,996 households. Median household income rose 21.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in the Kankakee, IL metro area spend?
Households in the Kankakee metro area spend about $568.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $245.3M on groceries and $157.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Kankakee metro area spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 111, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Kankakee, IL metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Kankakee metro area are for clothing and shoe stores (66); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (66); and dentists and orthodontists (64). The Kankakee metro area ranks #80 of 387 scored metro areas for clothing and shoe stores.
How does the Kankakee, IL metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Kankakee metro area is $71,281 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $192,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Kankakee metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for chiropractors (41% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 54 of the 56 business types have a score in the Kankakee metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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