Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Monee
Monee, IL Area Guide
A wooded village just minutes from Chicago.
Family-Friendly
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Wooded
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Midwestern
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Small Town
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Charming
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Peaceful
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Monee is a wooded Illinois village whose name traces back to Marie LeFevre Bailly, wife of a fur trader, with indigenous pronunciation turning "Marie" into the name that still graces the welcome signs today. Tucked along I-57 about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, this small community sits beside Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve, giving residents easy access to trails and tree-lined open space. Governors State University is right next door, bringing a steady cultural energy to the area without swallowing the quiet, small-town pace that makes Monee feel like a genuine retreat from the city. The Will County Fairgrounds draws the broader region for seasonal events, and nearby golf courses offer a relaxed weekend outlet.
The rental landscape here tends toward single-family-style homes and townhomes rather than high-rise apartment communities, which fits the low-density, neighborhood-first atmosphere. Renters who want breathing room, tree cover, and a shorter commute into Chicago via I-57 or the Metra rail line will find Monee worth a close look. It's the kind of place where a front porch actually gets used.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,301
Average: $111,321
Education
916
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,575
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monee, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
397 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve
- Monee Reservoir
- Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
Airports
- 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.