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Mokena.
About
Life in Mokena
This southwest Chicago suburb of nearly 20,000 sits in Will County with a distinctly family-oriented vibe—about two-thirds of households are married couples, and the median age hovers around 42, meaning you're looking at a pretty settled, established community rather than a transient one. The cost of living here is reasonable for the Chicago metro area, with a median home value around $401,400 and median household income at $123,889, which suggests most people aren't stretching themselves thin to afford a mortgage, and median rent runs $1,254 a month if you're not ready to buy. Jobs aren't plentiful within Mokena itself, but that's where the commute comes in—the village has two Metra stations (Hickory Creek and Front Street) offering direct rail service to downtown Chicago's LaSalle Street Station, with an average commute of about 31 minutes, plus I-80 runs along the northern border giving you highway access to I-355 and I-57 if you prefer driving.
Mokena at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
3.3%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.3% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Mokena: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mokena, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (19.3%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.7%
of households
Married Couples
65.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.71
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 about average for IL
Rent, home values, and income in Mokena
In Mokena, home values are 52% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
23.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,160
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $458,404 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Mokena and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Will County, which includes Mokena, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Mokena: Will County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Will County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mokena is about 3% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mokena Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute30.5 min avg
How Mokena residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mokena, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 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 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mokena runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
55.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
627.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mokena Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes Mokena, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
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
Will County, county-wide
Mokena is about 3% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes Mokena, 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
Will County, county-wide
Mokena is about 3% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mokena has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.2"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.65" |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.02" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.91" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.73" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.00" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mokena
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mokena's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · New Lenox
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 5.6 mi away · New Lenox
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Olympia Fields
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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mokena
Mokena's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 42.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mokena (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 · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 820 students · in-state tuition $21,205 · 65% graduate · median earnings $60,507 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (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, 18 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mokena
Mokena has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (18 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
41 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mokena
Mokena Community Public Library District
11327 West 195th Street, Mokena
Cities Near Mokena
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mokena FAQ
Is Mokena, Illinois affordable?⌄
Mokena's median rent is $1,254/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $123,889/year. Median home value is $401,400.
Is Mokena, Illinois safe?⌄
Mokena's violent crime rate was 55 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 627 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mokena, Illinois?⌄
Will County, which includes Mokena, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mokena, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Mokena is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,254/month and median household income is $123,889/year. The median home value is $401,400. About 24% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mokena, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Mokena is 31 minutes, which is about 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