The Town FilesGrant Park, Illinois
Village in Kankakee County · population 1,294 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,800
- Household income
- $78,385
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 34.2
Grant Park is a village of 1,294 people in Kankakee County, Illinois. The median home is worth $215,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Illinois towns.
How Grant Park ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Grant Park is worth $215,800, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $78,385, which is more affordable than 27% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,177 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Grant Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,177 | $960 |
| Median household income | $78,385 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Grant Park
| People | Grant Park | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 39.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in Grant Park
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 15.0°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.6 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant Park since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 17, 1963 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 90 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 6.00 inches on April 23, 1961.
Severe weather in Kankakee County since 1996
Kankakee County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| April 23, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1513: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| January 17, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3161: Illinois Winter Snow Storms |
Jobs and pay in Kankakee County
Kankakee County had 42,231 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,890 a year. Unemployment was 5.8% in 2023; in Grant Park itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Grant Park
2 public schools with 444 students, about 12.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Park Elem School | PK-8 | 320 | 13.3 |
| Grant Park High School | 9-12 | 124 | 11.3 |
Towns near Grant Park
- Momence, IL5.7 mi · 3,117 people · home $154,800
- Beecher, IL7.5 mi · 4,713 people · home $269,500
- Peotone, IL10.3 mi · 4,150 people · home $271,000
- Manteno, IL10.8 mi · 9,210 people · home $248,400
- Lowell, IN11.7 mi · 10,680 people · home $248,000
- Hopkins Park, IL12.1 mi · 597 people · home $91,700
- Bradley, IL12.2 mi · 15,419 people · home $173,400
- Lake Village, IN12.8 mi · 748 people · home $250,500
Grant Park questions
Is Grant Park, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Grant Park scores better for retirees than 38% of Illinois towns and quieter than 66%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.2).
How much does a house cost in Grant Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Grant Park is valued at $215,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,385, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,177 a month.
What is the weather like in Grant Park?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 15.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 23.6 inches of snow.
Does Grant Park get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Grant Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 17, 1963. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)