Just 44 miles southwest of Chicago lies the picturesque city of Joliet. Once a small town flourishing in the Illinois prairie, Joliet.
Throughout the years, Chicago's western suburbs have extended their reach to include Joliet - a vibrant and cosmopolitan suburb. This energetic, growing community is the county seat of Will County. Among its honors, Joliet was named one of 30 finalists for the All America City Award by the National Civic League.
A combination of elements is responsible for the growth and recognition experienced by Joliet. The city offers residents a nationally recognized school system, exceptional health care facilities, high quality and affordable housing, and a rich cultural and artistic community.
Downtown: Every Friday, 8am - 2pm June 5 - Sept. 25. Located on Chicago St. between Van Buren and Jefferson St. Featuring locally grown produce, bakery, teas, coffees, flowers, candles, craft merchandise & more.
The Rialto Arts District features a variety of art and photography galleries which showcase the vast creative talent in the Joliet/Will County area.
Joliet's Union Station is a short walk from anywhere downtown, offering convenient transporation into Chicago.
Housing Cost
In just a few short years, Joliet has jumped to being one of the top producers as far as new housing construction in the Chicago area, following Chicago, Aurora and Naperville.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $173,400
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 142,702. Joliet covers 38.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 600 feet above sea level.
Climate
Joliet, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Joliet is 36.96 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.34 Inches.
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This energetic, growing community is the county seat of Will County. Among its honors, Joliet was named one of 30 finalists for the All America City Award by the National Civic League.