Markets/Illinois/Kankakee

Kankakee, IL Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Kankakee, Illinois. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$228,871

+6.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+6.1% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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Neutral
3.5mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Top 24% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.03x

In-migrants avg $53,762 AGI vs out-migrants $52,055

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Kankakee are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Kankakee Market Summary

Kankakee, IL is experiencing strong growth with 6.3% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.35x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+159 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 7.39% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score95/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$68,325

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.1%
Base Case+6.1%
Bull Case+9.2%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Kankakee, IL's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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