Joliet, IL vs Mokena, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Joliet
75.7
#425 nationally
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Mokena leads in crime level (2.8 vs 9.6). Joliet leads in walk score (35 vs 23). Mokena leads in median household income ($122,235 vs $84,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Joliet, IL | Mokena, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#425) | 72.8 (#832) |
| Population | 150,489 | 19,759 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,896 | $461,660 |
| Median Household Income | $84,971 | $122,235 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+1.6 |
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75.7 Score
Joliet, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$271,896
Population
150,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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