Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
12%
Minooka
Minooka, IL Area Guide
A charming small town commutable to Joliet
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Nestled near Des Plaines River in the suburbs of Illinois, Minooka is a charming small town filled with excellent public schools, industrial parks, and an array of local businesses. Creameries, pubs, and eateries are spread throughout town, offering a wide variety of cuisines to choose from. Tree-lined streets and a family-friendly atmosphere are commonplace in this suburban oasis. Although the town offers a sense of small-town charm, Minooka is only 13 miles southwest of Joliet, where there are more job opportunities, theatres, museums, and restaurants to choose from. Residents have direct access to Interstate 80, making commuting easier than ever.
Minooka also boasts outdoor amenities, offering proximity to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and the Des Plaines Dolomite Prairies Land and Water Reserve — both known for fishing, camping, and wildlife watching. After you find your charming rental in Minooka, check out the extensive hiking trails along the river.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,568
Average: $114,814
Education
2,805
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,298
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Minooka has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
Public
Grades K-5
988 Students
Public
Grades K-5
627 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
260 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,058 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,930 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Channahon State Park
- McKinley Woods and Four Rivers Environmental Education Center
- Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area
- Heidecke Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
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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.