Townhomes for Sale in Cathedral, Joliet

Cathedral is a small, primarily residential neighborhood near downtown Joliet with a mix of historic single-family homes and some apartment buildings. Residents have convenient access to downtown amenities, local parks, and regional rail service via Joliet’s Metra and Amtrak stations a short drive or ride away. Housing and overall cost of living are generally lower than central Chicago, and prospective residents should review current local school ratings and crime statistics for up-to-date safety and education information.

The Cathedral neighborhood in Joliet is generally not considered among the city's most expensive areas; housing is a mix of older single-family homes and more affordable options. Joliet’s overall housing costs and rents are typically lower than those in the Chicago metro, making Cathedral relatively affordable by regional standards. For current median sale or rental prices, consult local MLS listings or Will County property records for up-to-date figures.

Cathedral in Joliet has a humid continental (Köppen Dfa) climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Summer highs commonly reach the 80s°F (27–32°C) while winter lows frequently fall below freezing, often in the teens to low 20s°F (-10 to -2°C). Precipitation is distributed year‑round with frequent thunderstorms and a low-to-moderate tornado risk in spring and summer, and occasional winter snowstorms.

Neighborhood-level crime data for Cathedral is limited and not consistently published; for that reason, exact safety rankings for the neighborhood are not readily verifiable. At the city level, Joliet’s violent and property crime rates have generally been higher than Illinois and U.S. averages according to state and federal crime reports. For current, block-level information consult the Joliet Police Department crime map, local crime-reporting sites, and recent police reports before deciding on a move.