Living in Mokena, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mokena · Census data 2020–2024
Mokena has 20,021 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $123,889 (49% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $401,400, the median rent is $1,254/month.
Mokena at a glance
- Population
- 20,021
- Median age
- 46.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $123,889State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $401,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,254/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Mokena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mokena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mokena the median home value is $401,400, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,254 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,575 a month in housing costs.
Mokena median household income
The median household income in Mokena is $123,889 and the income per person is $52,109. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mokena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,602
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.71
Mokena demographics
- Population
- 20,021
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 7,374
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mokena ›
Education in Mokena
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Mokena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mokena
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Mokena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokena | 20,021 | $123,889 | $401,400 | $1,254 |
| Frankfort | 20,651 | $154,375 | $481,200 | $2,442 |
| Arbury Hills | 1,519 | $99,091 | $230,200 | — |
| Frankfort Square | 9,560 | $126,897 | $305,800 | $1,622 |
| Tinley Park | 54,842 | $105,189 | $299,900 | $1,495 |
| Orland Hills | 6,719 | $122,039 | $280,300 | $1,359 |
| New Lenox | 28,006 | $140,865 | $399,900 | $1,431 |
| Orland Park | 57,916 | $98,910 | $367,200 | $1,440 |
| Homer Glen | 24,529 | $136,678 | $418,800 | $1,861 |
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What is the median household income in Mokena, IL?
The median household income in Mokena is $123,889, 49% 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 Mokena?
The median home value in Mokena is $401,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Mokena?
The median gross rent in Mokena is $1,254 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Mokena, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Mokena?
The median age in Mokena is 46.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mokena?
The average commute to work in Mokena is 31 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mokena?
The unemployment rate in Mokena is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mokena?
42.5% of adults in Mokena 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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