Why Locate in Joliet?

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6 Reasons Why...

At the Crossroads of America and at the Intersection of Growth and Opportunity! Find out why you should locate and invest in Joliet. Explore the 6 Reasons below or click on our brochure here.

1. Centrally Located & Nationally Connected

The nation's largest inland port, or otherwise known as the "Third Coast"
5 Class I railroad operating tracks within the City
10 Interstate interchanges on I-80 and I-55, within the City
2 Intermodal terminals; one in the City, the other within 15 minutes
2 International airports within an hour distance (O'Hare and Midway)
2 Passenger rail station and bus service at Joliet Gateway Center

2. Skilled & Productive Workforce

3. Available Industrial Sites & Buildings

4. Low Operating Cost for Business

Median wages lower than national averages:
- Manufacturing: 1.2% lower
- Transportation/Logistics: 10.2% lower
- Wholesale Trade: 36.6% lower
Low cost and reliable electric & gas
- 32% lower electric rates
- "Best in class" for interruptions against 24 electric utilities
- 2nd lowest in electric outage duration among peers
Property tax 50% lower than neighboring Cook County
Economic Development Districts:
- 2 Enterprise Zones - Des Plaines River Valley and Joliet Arsenal
- 5 Federal Opportunity Zoned Census Tracts
- 6 TIF Districts and Special Service Area

5. Affordable Living & Quality of Life

6. Large & Growing Population