Living in Mettawa, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mettawa · Census data 2020–2024
Mettawa has 663 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $181,333 (117% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $871,500.
Mettawa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mettawa at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $181,333State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $871,500State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Mettawa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 117% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 231% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mettawa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mettawa the median home value is $871,500, 162% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Mettawa median household income
The median household income in Mettawa is $181,333 and the income per person is $92,227. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mettawa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 281
- Owner-occupied
- 95.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.8%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.88
Mettawa demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 230
- Foreign-born
- 21.3%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mettawa ›
Education in Mettawa
73.5% of adults 25 and older in Mettawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mettawa
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.3%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Mettawa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mettawa | 663 | $181,333 | $871,500 | — |
| Vernon Hills | 26,876 | $121,943 | $412,300 | $1,903 |
| Indian Creek | 874 | $164,250 | $450,800 | $3,501 |
| Lincolnshire | 7,980 | $185,580 | $677,700 | $2,858 |
| Lake Forest | 19,416 | $235,081 | $938,300 | $1,815 |
| Knollwood | 1,864 | $138,618 | $393,000 | $1,659 |
| Libertyville | 20,525 | $165,667 | $512,000 | $1,637 |
| Green Oaks | 4,096 | $147,614 | $673,100 | $1,356 |
| Bannockburn | 1,148 | $214,000 | $1,037,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mettawa, IL?
The median household income in Mettawa is $181,333, 117% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mettawa?
The median home value in Mettawa is $871,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Mettawa, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 117% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 231% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Mettawa?
The median age in Mettawa is 43.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mettawa?
The average commute to work in Mettawa is 31 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mettawa?
The unemployment rate in Mettawa is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mettawa?
73.5% of adults in Mettawa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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