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Minooka.
About
Life in Minooka
Minooka is a community of 12,632 people in Illinois. The median household income is $115,445, median rent runs about $1,552 per month, and median home values are around $315,600. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Minooka at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Minooka: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Minooka, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.2%), and 9.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.1%
of residents
65 and Older
8.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.1%
of households
Married Couples
67.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Minooka
In Minooka, rent runs 22% above the IL average, and home values are 20% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,658
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $373,780 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Minooka
Unemployment in Grundy County, which includes Minooka, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Minooka: Grundy County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Grundy County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Minooka Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.8 min avg
How Minooka residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Minooka, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Minooka runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
46.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
193.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Minooka Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
66.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Grundy County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Grundy County, which includes Minooka, the most common type is winter weather, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 9 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Winter Weather | $300,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Grundy County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, IL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 16 miles from Minooka) is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Will County, IL (16 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Minooka has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Annual Snowfall
18.4"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
127
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.08" |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 1.68" |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 2.15" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.78" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.61" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.50" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 3.85" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.75" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.25" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.09" |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.52" |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 1.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Minooka
Uninsured
1.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Minooka's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Joliet
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Morris
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Minooka
Minooka's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Minooka (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Minooka
Minooka has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Minooka
Minooka Branch Library
109 North Wabena Street, Minooka
Cities Near Minooka
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Minooka?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Minooka FAQ
Is Minooka, Illinois affordable?⌄
Minooka's median rent is $1,552/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $115,445/year. Median home value is $315,600.
Is Minooka, Illinois safe?⌄
Minooka's violent crime rate was 46 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 193 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Minooka, Illinois?⌄
Grundy County, which includes Minooka, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Minooka, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Minooka is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,552/month and median household income is $115,445/year. The median home value is $315,600. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Minooka, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Minooka is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from