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Joliet is the site of a modern day resurgence. Once an industrial city, the community has reinvented itself as a tourist destination with a strong and diversified economy. Joliet is situated southwest of Chicago on the leading edge of the metropolitan area. Joliet is less that an hour from downtown Chicago by car or commuter rail.
Joliet is experiencing growth and is now the third fastest growing city in Illinois. Future projections place Joliet’s population at 120,580 by 2020. Residents and visitors alike take advantage of the city’s convenient location, cultural, and entertainment attractions, upscale shopping and dining, and numerous other facilities. A wide range of housing opportunities attracts new residents.
Population: 92,285 Median Age: 28.8 Median Family Income: $67,968 Average House Cost: $116,000 Schools: Public School District #86 www.joliet86.will.k12.il.us Diocese of Joliet www.dioceseofjoliet.org Joliet Township High School www.jths.org Joliet Catholic Academy www.jca-online.org Providence Catholic High School www.providencecatholic.edu University of St. Francis www.stfrancis.edu Lewis University www.lewisu.edu Joliet Junior College www.jjc.cc.il.us
Safety: (815) 724-3100
Source of information: www.ci.joliet.il.us & Eneighborhoods Remax Realty July 2001
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