Midwest

Kankakee

Kankakee County, IL

Population

24,795

Walk Score

84 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$955

Median home value

$99,600

Established

1853

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Kankakee Downtown Historic District
  • Kankakee State Hospital Historic District · listed 1995
  • Riverview Historic District · listed 1986

Notable landmarks

  • Bradley House
  • Bradley, B. Harley, House and Stable · listed 2009
  • Hickox, Warren, House · listed 1978
  • Hunter-Hattenburg House · listed 2008
  • Illinois Central Railroad Depot · listed 2000
  • Kankakee County Courthouse · listed 2007
  • Milk, Lemuel, Carriage House · listed 1979
  • Pope Brace Company Building · listed 2021
  • Swannell, Charles E., House · listed 1982

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