At a Glance
Median Income
$122,163
$46,490 per capita
Home Value
$288,600
Zillow: $361,866
Median Rent
$1,780/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
1,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Minooka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minooka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minooka a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minooka residents earn a median household income of $122,163 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,490. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minooka is $288,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,866. Median rent is $1,780/month, with 39.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Minooka reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,056/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Minooka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minooka has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population12,632
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,328/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,163
Per Capita$46,490
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,600
Rent$1,780
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$361,866
Housing Units4,171
Rent Burden39.5%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property1,056/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary63/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation579 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Minooka was founded in 1869.
The median home in Minooka was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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