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Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Joliet, Illinois.

Median Home Price
$255K
Population
150K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
Property Tax Rate
2.07%
Joliet vs Illinois Median
The median home price in Joliet is $255,000, which is 6% below the Illinois state median of $270,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Joliet, IL

Pre-filled with Joliet median home price and Illinois tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$1,887
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,289
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$598
per month
Total Interest Paid
$260K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$464K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$204,000
Principal & Interest$1,289
Property Taxes$440
Homeowners Insurance$158
Total Monthly PITI$1,887

Closing Costs — Joliet, IL

Estimated closing costs based on Illinois rates and fees applied to Joliet prices.

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Illinois: Avg closing costs 2.0% of price. Transfer tax: 0.1%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$10,710
4.2% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,261
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$2,725
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$255
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$5,469
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$1,836
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,575
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$255
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$1,320
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$1,900
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$613
Escrow Reserves$1,636
Total Closing Costs$10,710

Buying a Home in Joliet, Illinois

The median home price in Joliet is $255,000, 6% below the Illinois state median of $270,000. With a population of 150,362, Joliet is a mid-size city where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of Illinois.

Property taxes in Illinois average 2.07% annually. This higher-than-average tax rate means a $255,000 home in Joliet would carry roughly $440/month in property taxes alone — plan accordingly. Homeowners insurance in Illinois runs approximately $1,900 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Joliet is $1,350/month. The price-to-rent ratio in Joliet is moderate, meaning the buy-vs-rent decision depends heavily on how long you plan to stay.

Joliet presents moderate affordability. The $255K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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