Market Intelligence Report — IL-100

Kankakee, IL

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IL-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$260K
+4.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.64
-0.8% YoY

Active Inventory

188
-14.9% YoY

Median DOM

42 Days
+0.0% YoY

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The Kankakee, IL market is currently characterized as Accelerated, with a pending ratio of 0.64 indicating robust demand relative to available inventory. Active listings have contracted by 14.9% year-over-year, contributing to a competitive environment.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.1%-1.1 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

105,525-0.3% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Kankakee market right now.

Active inventory has significantly declined by 14.9% over the past year, alongside a modest 3.6% reduction in new listings. Despite a slight year-over-year decrease of 0.8 percentage points in the pending ratio to 0.64, demand absorption remains elevated. Median listing prices have increased by 4.0% year-over-year, supported by an 8.1% rise in median price per square foot.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$260K-1.6% MoM

Active Inventory

188-14.9% YoY

Days on Market

42+0.0% YoY

Sold Score™

80-0.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

80
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The reduced active inventory and strong pending ratio suggest a market where available properties are absorbed at a rapid pace, putting upward pressure on pricing. Prospective purchasers face a competitive environment, necessitating decisive action and limiting opportunities for price negotiation. This dynamic implies reduced optionality for demand and a heightened need for price discipline.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices are 15.5% higher than median listing prices, indicating a notable spread within the market. However, with average listing prices growing at a slightly faster rate (6.4% YoY) compared to median listing prices (4.0% YoY), there is no distinct signal of softening in the higher-priced segment from this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

188 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 108 per month.

Pricing Pressure
19.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +8.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.64

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Kankakee, IL? Inventory is down 15% from last year.

Demand in Kankakee, IL is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
64%
Median Days on Market
42 days
Inventory YoY
−15%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Kankakee, IL
CBSA Code
28100
State
IL

ZIPs in Kankakee, IL

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Kankakee?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Kankakee metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.64 with median days on market at 42.

  • Are home prices dropping in Kankakee?+

    Median listing price is $260K, +4.0% year over year. 19.1% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Kankakee?+

    The typical listing sits 42 days on market, a +0.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 108 per month.

  • What's happening in the Kankakee luxury market?+

    Average listing prices are 15.5% higher than median listing prices, indicating a notable spread within the market. However, with average listing prices growing at a slightly faster rate (6.4% YoY) compared to median listing prices (4.0% YoY), there is no distinct signal of softening in the higher-priced segment from this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Kankakee real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 28100 · 36mo history