Market Intelligence Report — IL-100

Kankakee, IL

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

Ref. No: 2026-IL-07
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$264K
+5.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.69
+8.4% YoY

Active Inventory

171
-21.8% YoY

Median DOM

45 Days
+25.4% YoY

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The Kankakee, IL market is experiencing accelerated demand absorption, with a pending ratio of 0.69, indicating active demand relative to current inventory. Active listings have contracted substantially by -21.8% year-over-year, contributing to tighter market conditions.

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

5.0%+0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jun 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.

Inventory levels have seen a notable reduction, with active listings down -21.8% over the past year and new listings declining by -31.9% year-over-year. This supply constriction supports an elevated pending ratio, which registered at 0.69, reflecting strong buyer engagement. Median listing prices have increased by 5.2% year-over-year, accompanied by a 6.4% year-over-year rise in median price per square foot, despite a slight -0.2% month-over-month dip in median listing price. The market pace has slowed somewhat, with median days on market rising 25.4% over the past year, though the share of price-reduced listings decreased by -4.5% year-over-year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$264K-0.2% MoM

Active Inventory

171-21.8% YoY

Days on Market

45+25.4% YoY

Sold Score™

82+8.4% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

82
Aug 23Jul 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Aug 23Jul 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Aug 23Mar 24Oct 24May 25Dec 25Jul 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 current market pace suggests that properties are moving quickly once listed, with the robust pending ratio indicating heightened competition among prospective buyers. The contraction in active listings and new listings places inventory pressure on the market, potentially limiting negotiating latitude for buyers. While the pace of sales has softened slightly as indicated by days on market, the overall inventory scarcity necessitates price discipline from sellers to maintain strong absorption.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 6.3% year-over-year, while the median listing price rose by 5.2% over the same period. The average-to-median price spread indicates that the higher end of the market is performing broadly in line with the overall market trend, showing no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

171 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 98 per month.

Pricing Pressure
15.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.5% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +6.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.69

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Kankakee, IL? Homes here are taking 9 days longer to sell than 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
69%
Median Days on Market
45 days
Inventory YoY
−22%

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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 0.69 with median days on market at 45.

  • Are home prices dropping in Kankakee?+

    Median listing price is $264K, +5.2% year over year. 15.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Kankakee?+

    The typical listing sits 45 days on market, a +25.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 98 per month.

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

    The average listing price increased by 6.3% year-over-year, while the median listing price rose by 5.2% over the same period. The average-to-median price spread indicates that the higher end of the market is performing broadly in line with the overall market trend, showing no distinct luxury-segment signal in 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