Minooka, IL Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
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44 Upvotes
Samantha S.

The good and bad of living in Minooka

OK so I'm originally from Baltimore and Median household income is $122,163, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Minooka sits at 62.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense ...

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Aurora Scott

Biggest downsides of living in Minooka?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Minooka sits at 62.7 per 100K. Rent is about $1,780/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $122,163 in Minooka. The suburbs are where most families end...

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Julia Anderson

Anyone else love living in Minooka?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $122,163, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience?

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Miles Reyes

Day-to-day life in Minooka, IL

Poverty rate is 0.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs?

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Scarlett Gonzalez

Relocating to Minooka, IL -pros and cons?

So, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $122,163 in Minooka. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development...

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Roman Mitchell

What surprised you most about Minooka?

Hello, We have two kids and Rent is about $1,780/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,780 for rent here. Homes are going for about $288,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but yo...

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Miles Reyes

Moving from Memphis to Minooka next month

The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 12,632, Minooka is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Dominic

Is it worth buying in Minooka?

OK so Household incomes average around $122,163 in Minooka. It's a a small town city with about 12,632 people. Median household income is $122,163, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that....

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Scarlett Gonzalez

Starting a business in Minooka?

Crime rate is something to consider -Minooka sits at 62.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $288,600, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I...

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