Kane
Illinois
517K
Population
$96K
Median Income
$374K
Median Home
D+14
Politics
Economy
Housing
Annual tax on median home: $7,155
Market Activity
Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly
Sale-to-List Cross-Reference
Zillow 99.2% · Redfin 100.0%
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
Quality of Life
National avg ~78.5 years
Climate & Air Quality
178 good air days per year · 21 unhealthy days
Safety & Education
This county has a near-average violent crime rate. Violent crime rate: 3.4 per 1,000 residents (national avg ~4.0).
Education attainment: 39% of residents with a high school diploma also hold a 4-year degree.
Math +2.84 · Reading +2.75 (Z-score vs national avg)
National avg ~21/100K
Internet & Remote Work
135 Mbps download · 57 Mbps upload
ACS workers who primarily work from home
Politics
D+14
2024 Presidential · Illinois was D+14 statewide
vs Illinois State
Population & Migration
Net Domestic Migration 2023
↓ -2K
More people leaving than arriving
IRS Wealth Migration
Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.93x avg income)
Economic Mobility
40%
chance a low-income child reaches the middle class
Source: Opportunity Insights
Real Estate
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Median home value: $374K
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Local News — Kane
Ballotpedia · 2 days ago
Amy Johnson (Kane County Sheriff, Illinois, candidate 2026)
Amy Johnson (Kane County Sheriff, Illinois, candidate 2026) ... Amy Johnson (Democratic Party) ran f…
USAFacts · 1 month ago
How many people live in Kane County, IL?
About 86,500 Kane County residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 16.6% of its popul…
Kane County Connects · 1 month ago
Kane County Animal Control Invites Licensed Illinois Rescues to Join Online Network
Kane County Animal Control is inviting licensed animal rescue organizations across Illinois to join …
GovTech · Mar 25, 2026
Accessibility Deadline Prompts Changes in Kane County, Ill.
Officials are considering how to comply with new federal rules around accessibility for people with …
WBEZ Chicago · Jan 23, 2026
In Kane County’s new bison herd, a chance for Native Americans to reclaim what’s lost
The captivating reintroduction of six bison in a forest preserve has deeper meaning to Indigenous pe…
RiverBender.com · 1 month ago
Walter Grizzle (1933–2026) of Kane, IL | Obituary
Walter Dale Grizzle, 92, passed away at 4:40 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Highland Health Car…
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Data: Census ACS, BLS, Zillow, USDA Natural Amenities, OpenElections 2024, CMS, NCES. Vintage 2022–2025. News via Google News.