What are the schools like in Minooka, IL?

Minooka is served primarily by Minooka CCSD 201. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Minooka?

The median household income in Minooka, IL is $119,730 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Minooka, IL?

Minooka has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.4 inches.

Minooka, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Minooka, IL affordable or expensive?

Minooka's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Minooka is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $266,600 and the median rent is $1,622 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Minooka, IL?

Minooka has a violent crime rate of 7.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 332.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minooka, IL a Good Place to Live?

Minooka is a small city of 12,606 in Illinois, with a median household income of $119,730 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Minooka stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Minooka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Minooka city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Minooka's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Minooka costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Minooka, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$266,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,622	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$119,730	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Minooka's violent crime rate is 7.7 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

7.7 /100k

Property Crime

332.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Minooka is served primarily by Minooka CCSD 201. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Minooka, IL	National Avg
School District	Minooka CCSD 201	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minooka sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation and 18.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Minooka, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.6"
Annual Snowfall	18.4"

Demographics

Metric	Minooka, IL	National Avg
Population	12,606	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	6.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Channahon, IL 2 mi Shorewood, IL 6 mi Lorenzo, IL 8 mi Plattville, IL 8 mi Joliet, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Minooka

Minooka, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60447

Minooka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minooka, IL affordable or expensive?

Minooka's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Minooka roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $266,600 and median rent is $1,622/month.

What is the crime rate in Minooka, IL?

Minooka's violent crime rate is 7.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 332.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minooka?

Public schools in Minooka are operated by Minooka CCSD 201. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Minooka, IL a good place to live?

Minooka, IL has a population of 12,606, a median household income of $119,730, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Minooka?

Minooka averages 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches with about 18.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Minooka?

Minooka, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60447.

What is the population of Minooka?

The population of Minooka, Illinois is 12,606 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minooka?

Key numbers for living in Minooka: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $266,600, median household income $119,730, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minooka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.