City profile
Channahon, IL
Grundy County · Population 13,927
Channahon is a town in Grundy County, IL with about 13,927 residents and a typical home value near $328,000. It is 25 miles from Naperville, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
189
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$327,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,347
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
101
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 67/100
Top hazards: Cold wave
Nearest major airport
36 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
13,927
Black population
1.8%
County
Grundy County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 13,927 residents
- Typical home value about $328,000
- 25 miles from Naperville, IL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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