Kankakee, IL Rankings


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Kankakee, IL is ranked number 35 on the Best places to Live list according to BestPlaces. The city is well-known for its wonderful parks, historical museums and galleries, shopping districts, and bustling nightlife. Kankakee boasts a low cost of living, with housing costs far below the national average. It is also a great place for families, with top-rated public schools in the area offering excellent education for students of all ages. With plenty of things to do and see in the city, Kankakee makes it easy to find something fun and exciting for everyone. It’s no surprise that Kankakee was ranked so highly on the Best Places to Live list due to its vibrant atmosphere and friendly locals.

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Kankakee was always a blue-collar city. My father had a business, and now I carry it on. That's the only reason I live in Kankakee anymore. Forty years ago, the  More

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Honestly, quite depressing. The people are rude, the place is very unkept - not sure if they have a City Planner or if they really understand the concept. Even the  More

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Moved here from AR 19 months ago. This is the most depressing area I've ever been to and I have been in almost all 50 States - big City and small (this includes all  More

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