NAICS 23

Construction in Kankakee, IL

Metro Market Score 27.1 (Favorable), ranked #25 of 342 metros. 214 establishments, 1,611 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 27.1
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Favorable

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national construction average.

📈Rapid Growth✓Favorable Market🌱Emerging Market

Employment in Kankakee's construction sector grew faster than most metros last year, pushing its growth trend index to 98.5. Combined with a 27.1 market score, this metro sits in the top 10% for overall conditions.

Industry Concentration
14.0
LQ: 0.73
Rank #48 of 342 metros
Wage Competitiveness
62.9
$75,476 avg wage
Growth Trend
↑ 98.5
Employment growth index
Rank #6 of 342 metros
Wage Pressure
37.4
YoY wage change index

214 Construction Firms in Kankakee

214
Establishments
-1.8% YoY
1,611
Total Employment
+20.9% YoY
$75,476
Average Annual Wage
+5.9% YoY
0.73
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Kankakee vs Illinois Statewide

How this metro's construction market compares to Illinois overall. The state ranks #34/51 for entry risk.

Measure Kankakee IL Statewide
Overall Score 27.1 Favorable 49.1 Elevated
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #25 of 342 metros #34 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Kankakee

Finance and Insurance 25.8 Information 33.1 Accommodation and Food Services 35.5 Healthcare and Social Assistance 41.1 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 47.5 Other Services 49.2 Retail Trade 49.5 Administrative and Support Services 59.3

Construction in Other Illinois Metros

Springfield 38.9 #94/342 Rockford 39.4 #104/342 Champaign-Urbana 49.7 #187/342 Decatur 50.0 #193/342 Bloomington 50.9 #202/342 Peoria 50.9 #204/342 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 61.1 #291/342

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Kankakee's construction sector, the wage competitiveness component (62.9) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.