Right along the Des Plaines River, City Center-Joliet is a bustling downtown area with a plethora of shopping, dining and entertainment options for the workers who commute into the city. “It’s a really up-and-coming area. It’s pretty much the business district part of the city, but they are really trying to make a push for residential living,” says Dina Dejarld, a Real Estate Agent with Realty Executives Success who is a life-long resident of Will County.
Joliet Junior College has over 180 Degrees and Program Certifications to chose from.
The Des Plaines River runs through City Center-Joliet.
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A plethora of locally owned shops
As the heart of downtown Joliet, the neighborhood is flush with shopping, dining and entertainment experiences that keep residents on their toes. Locals start their day at Joliet Route 66 Diner, where the vintage décor is just as popular as the breakfast skillets. There’s plenty to do in the city – history buffs will love the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Illinois Rock & Roll Museum. Residents can stroll down the major streets and check out the many clothing and beauty supply stores like Ko Ko Fashion and Prison City Vintage. When the day is coming to an end, many grab dinner at Chicago Street Pub, where they can drink craft beer and dive into a plate of fish and chips while listening to live music. When it comes to daily essentials, residents can travel a little over 3 miles outside the neighborhood to North Ridge Plaza shopping center where there are plenty of big-box stores like Burlington or Office Max. Groceries are available from the Jewel-Osco there of at the Hillcrest Shopping Center at Food4Less.
Louie's Waffle House, located in Joliet, features breakfast and lunch options.
Tonto Burrito, located in Joliet, features homemade Mexican-style dishes.
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Traveling into downtown Joliet
Joliet’s city center is highly walkable, though most residents are traveling into the neighborhood and will drive their own vehicles. “There are a lot of attorney offices and government buildings here, so a lot of people commute,” Dejarld says. These commuters can come in from several different routes or major highways. Public transportation is also easily accessible in the city for those who need it. There are bus stops along every major road, including North Ottawa Street, North Scott Street, West Jefferson Street and Highway 30. Joliet Metra train station is on the outskirts of the neighborhood, and Joliet Airport is a little over 5 miles away for farther trips.
Professional and pick-up baseball
While the city center itself does not have much in terms of outdoor recreation, residents of the neighborhood can travel outside it to the green spaces nearby. Varnado Park is a mile south along McDonough Street, has a baseball diamond for hitting home runs and has a large open play area for tossing a frisbee. Joliet Iron Works Park doubles as a historic site and has many walking paths to exercise on. Residents can also participate in or watch minor league baseball games at Joliet Slammers Baseball Field. “It’s a beautiful stadium where they have games all summer long and even put off fireworks,” Dejarld says.
The Joliet Slammers are a professional baseball team based in Joliet, Illinois.
Varnado Park is a great place to get away from it all.
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Multi-families and townhouses
Finding single-family homes on the market can be difficult, but the average home value for the neighborhood is $287,000. Instead, most residents rent luxury apartments. Townhouses are a rare find but tend to go for around $190,000. A lot of residents in the area settle down in Northeast Joliet, where properties range from $100,000 to $250,000, and commute into the city center. Here, the streets are lined with multi-story, detached row houses and Victorian-inspired homes. “Most of the housing is on the outskirts of the downtown area,” Dejarld says.
Home buyers in City Center-Joliet are greeted with two-bedroom condos with yards.
City Center-Joliet features many bungalow home styles.
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District provided dental care
Families living in the Joliet area have a few places where they can send their children to school. Pershing Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School are both within Joliet Public School District No. 86 and have received a C-minus grade on Niche. All schools in the district provide free dental services for their students. From there, teens can attend Joliet Central High School. Its B-minus Niche grade, over 20 offered AP-level courses and five different career academies can set its students up for success.
Joliet Central High School is a public school located in Joliet.
Dirksen Junior High School is a public school located in Rockdale.
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South inspired celebrations
Every year in the late summer, City Center-Joliet puts on the New Orleans North Festival at the intersection of North Chicago Street and Van Buren Street. The event celebrates New Orleans with live music, street performers and local artists. Residents can enjoy the festivities with adult beverages and food from local restaurants.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,159
Median Age
37
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,270
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,499
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.8%
College Graduates
2.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
47.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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