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Mettawa, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Mettawa is a small town in Illinois with a population of 665. Residents earn $175,074 per year, which is 133% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
665 Population 122/sq mi density
$175,074 Median Income $93,851 per capita
$750,000 Home Value $925,232 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 261 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$175,074 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$750,000 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $175,074
133% higher than US avg
Home Value $750,000
166% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.9%
122% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.1%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Mettawa Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population665
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$175,074
Per Capita$93,851
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$82,869M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$750,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$925,232
Housing Units266
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Uninsured5.7%
Smoking7.8%
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation670 ft (204 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.9%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Libraries25

Is Mettawa a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mettawa receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mettawa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mettawa is $175,074, which is significantly higher than the national average — 133% above $75,149. This places Mettawa among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mettawa is $750,000, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Mettawa is a highly educated community — 74.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Mettawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 261 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mettawa has a population of 665 with a density of 122 people per square mile. The median age is 43.7 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.5%).

Population

665
Total Population
122
People / sq mi
43.7yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Mettawa vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only80.1%
2% above US avg
Spanish19.9%
49% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Mettawa vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mettawa is $175,074, which is 133% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Mettawa vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$175,074
133% above US avg
Per Capita Income$93,851
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
IRS Avg AGI$143,679

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)19,967
County GDP$82,869M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,607
Healthcare2,211
Retail2,099
Manufacturing811

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.9 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home21.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Mettawa is $750,000, 166% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $925,232.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$750,000
166% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$925,232

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied94.5%
Housing Units266
Median Year Built1985

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Effective Rate1.86%
In Mettawa, 29.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 5.7% of residents lack health insurance. 7.8% are current smokers. 19.2% report depression. 14.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mettawa vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.1%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure26.4%
Asthma8.9%
COPD3.6%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.8%
44% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity14.6%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress13.5%
Physical Distress8.5%
Short Sleep29.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Uninsured5.7%
34% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits71.9%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Mettawa has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area enjoys 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation670 ft (204 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates42.2434°N, 87.9214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17097
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 74.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (122% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.8-point margin. 94.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+74.9%
122% above US avg
High School+98.2%
Graduate Degree+28.7%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density122/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.5%
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Restaurants1,607
Retail Stores2,099

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.9 min
Drive Alone69.2%
Public Transit3.4%
Work from Home21.8%

Nearby Cities

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