Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
31%
Mettawa
Mettawa, IL Area Guide
A sprawling upscale suburb near the shores of Lake Michigan
Suburban
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Upscale
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Luxury
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Quiet
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Park-Like
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Commuter
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Situated on the outskirts of Chicago along Interstate 94, Mettawa is a beautiful upscale village that blends the laidback feel of a suburb with the convenience of a more luxurious urban area. Impressive homes neighbor modern and luxurious apartment communities, giving residents a variety of rental options. There aren’t many restaurant or retail options in the immediate area, instead you’ll find dining and shopping galore in surrounding communities like Vernon Hills. There are several community parks well within walking distance of the neighborhood. The interstate makes it easy to commute south into Chicago, or anywhere along the shores of the scenic Lake Michigan.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,285
Average: $166,669
Education
394
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
325
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mettawa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Captain Daniel Wright Woods
- Old School Preserve
- Middlefork Savanna Preserve
- Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve
- Wildlife Discovery Center
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.