At a Glance
Median Income
$175,074
$93,851 per capita
Home Value
$750,000
Zillow: $978,290
Bachelor's Degree+
74.9%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
7.8% smoking rate
How Mettawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mettawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mettawa a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mettawa residents earn a median household income of $175,074 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,851. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mettawa is $750,000 , 166% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $978,290. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
74.9% of adults in Mettawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mettawa has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population665
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$175,074
Per Capita$93,851
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$82,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
Housing
A
Home Value$750,000
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$978,290
Housing Units266
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation670 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.9%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Mettawa was founded in 1960.
The median home in Mettawa was built in 1985.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.