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A sprawling village with a quaint, small-town feel
One of the Chicago area’s quieter communities, Mokena may not be as focused on flashy entertainment options or posh shopping districts as some of its neighboring towns in the western suburbs. But residents in this humble village of about 20,000 people enjoy convenience, comfort and well-regarded schools in a mature, subdivision-lined setting that’s earned its place as a reliable bedroom community. “You have the smaller family businesses and mom-and-pop shops, but you can go just a few miles down for the chain stores and whatever you’re looking for," says Bob Kroll, a resident of Mokena and a real estate agent with Century 21 Pride. "If I had to do it all again, I would pick Mokena first."
Mokena is located in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Residents of Mokena can head to the local library for a quiet afternoon.
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New Traditionals and townhomes in Mokena's subdivisions
Ranch-style homes with partial or fully brick exteriors are fairly common throughout Mokena. Buyers can also find split levels and other new traditional styles from the 1960s and 1970s in subdivisions like Arbury Hills and Grasmere. Properties on the south end are generally newer and larger, with most homes dating from the 1990s into the 2010s. Mokena’s median single-family home price of about $400,000 sits on par with national figures and above the state median for Illinois. “It’s an incredibly strong market. You’ve got a little bit for everyone, there’s something for everyone at every price point,” says Mike McCatty, broker and owner with the McCatty Group at Century 21 Circle.
Newly constructed 21st century homes are available in Mokena with many options to choose from.
Arbury Hills townhomes often come with large garages for extra storage.
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Local coffee shops and fine-dining steakhouses around Mokena
A few small businesses in town sit along Front Street, including Mokena Video, a long-running movie rental store sharing its space with an insurance office, and Hustle & Heart, a boutique with ladies’ fashions and accessories. Local options for groceries and everyday needs include Meijer, Aldi and Berkot’s Super Foods. Mokena residents are also about 9 miles south of Orland Park, where additional big box stores, restaurants and entertainment options await.
Clancy Bros Coffee Roasters is a popular morning spot in Mokena.
Mr Benny's is a popular high-end restaurant in Mokena.
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Indoor walking trails and hikes through the local ecosystems
Mokena experiences chilly winters with about 35 inches of snow a year from November into March. Summers are generally warm, reaching peaks of about 84 degrees in July.
Folks can play on the playground, softball diamond or football field at Main Park, or take in mild springtime days under the gazebo. Just a few feet east along La Porte Road, the village’s youth basketball leagues play on the indoor court at The Oaks Fitness Center. Other amenities at the center include exercise equipment, pickleball courts and a disc golf course. . Hickory Creek Preserve has a variety of natural landscapes, including woodlands, wetlands, prairies and savannas; visitors can explore 2 miles of trails by hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Grasmere Park is the perfect place for an afternoon hike.
D-Bat near Arbury Hills in Mokena is the premier baseball training facility in the country.
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Mokena's Independence Day parade and Halloween festivals
While quiet most of the year, Mokena still offers occasional events to inspire the local community to gather and celebrate. Most of these are held at Yunker Park, including Farm & Barn Fest, which includes live music, a petting zoo, mechanical bull rides and local vendors. “The big event of the year is the Fourth of July," Kroll says. "We do a huge parade where all the other local communities come together for the parade and fireworks." In the fall, Halloween Hollow brings carnival rides, food, live music and on-theme craft vendors at the event's Monster Market.
About 7 miles east in Tinley Park, Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre is one of the Chicago area’s major venues for outdoor concerts from spring to fall. During the operating season, well-known acts in various genres take the stage; past performers include Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Pitbull, New Kids on the Block, 21 Savage and more.
Visitors can shop for jewelry at the Halloween Hollow in Mokena.
You might score a free hot dog during the Mokena Parade of Lights.
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More options for athletes at Lincoln-Way Central High
Mokena School District 159 generally serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The district’s three schools each earn individual B-plus grades on Niche. Lincoln-Way Central High School offers more than 30 athletic programs and earns an A grade on Niche.
The largest local employers in the Mokena area are generally in surrounding Will County communities like Joliet, New Lenox and Bolingbrook. The county’s biggest employers include Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital, Caterpillar, Harrah's Casino Joliet and Midwest Generation.
The beautiful campus of Mokena Intermediate School includes modern amenities for students.
Lincoln-Way Central High School is a highly rated, public school located in New Lenox, IL.
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Shopping along Lincoln Highway and commuting via train
Due to the village’s wide, suburban layout, most residents rely on cars to get around in Mokena. La Porte Road and Wolf Road are two of the city’s primary thoroughfares, while Interstate 80 connects the area to the rest of the western suburbs. Mokena is about 36 miles away from the central Chicago Loop; for those looking to save on gas during commutes, a Metra station offers train service into the city on McGovney Street downtown.
Lincoln Highway is another major thoroughfare running east to west, lined with the major shopping centers and linking to Silver Cross Medical Center, 7 miles northwest of the village in New Lenox. Residents traveling beyond Chicago can catch flights at Chicago Midway International Airport, 36 miles northeast, or Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 44 miles north.
Historically low crime rates in Mokena
According to data from the FBI, Mokena’s violent and property crime levels are far below average compared to national and state numbers. Cases in both categories reached a 10-year low in 2021. While they rose slightly in 2022, it fell again the following year; the most recent in which FBI crime data is available.
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On average, homes in Mokena, IL sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Mokena, IL over the last 12 months is $428,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This impeccably maintained former model home offers over 6,000 square feet of finished living space with an exceptional blend of comfort, function, and timeless upgrades. Nestled on a picturesque half-acre lot with mature trees, including fruit trees and magnolias, the fully fenced backyard is designed for outdoor living with a patio, pergola, and pool-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A
Joseph Siwinski
Lincoln-Way Realty, Inc
(464) 219-4581
$1,200,000
Land
5.00 Acre Lot
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Jessica JohnsonColdwell Banker Realty
$4,200,000
Land
2.33 Acre Lot
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Arbury Hills is a Chicagoland Area suburb that lies a jog away from the diverse habitats of the Hickory Creek Preserve. Located more than 30 miles south of the Windy City’s downtown, this community is located in one of the area’s “Collar Counties.” South La Grange Road — U.S. Highway 45 — passes near the heart of this community, which comprises of a mix of suburban neighborhoods and a sector of strip malls populated by a variety of businesses and services. It’s uncommon to see more than one generation of a family live here. “A lot of people are moving back after they’ve had kids because they love their community and they love their schools,” says Will County Board Member Dan Butler, whose district includes Arbury Hills. “The community doesn’t have a whole lot of commerce, so their schools are kind of what centers it. They do seem to anchor a lot of the community and there’s a lot participation in the schools.” In addition to receiving exceptional ratings, a few of them like Summit Hill Junior High School and Hilda Walker Intermediate School offer a diverse mix of extracurriculars that include robotics, Aikido, morning yoga and fishing clubs. A portion of this part of Will County is also working class, represented in particular by those who advertise their membership with the local plumber and pipefitter union.
Arbury Hills feature suburban blocks with wide streets lined by trimmed lawns and road verges. Although the natural canopy isn’t particularly dense, some trees can be found in yards providing ample shade. Much of the homes closer to South La Grange Road are ranch-styles houses with variations like split- and bi-levels. Traditional ranch-styles that date back to the 1960s and 1970s can start at just over $250,000 for those under 1,000 square feet and ones larger than that can up to just under $300,000. Then some split- and bi-levels from around the same era can run for just over $220,000. For more modern ranch-style houses — 1990s and 2000s — price points can run between $320,000 and $450,000, again with overall size playing factor. Two-story homes with some mixes of Colonial Revival and traditional features can be found farther east. Price points for those types of homes can run from around $400,000 to $550,000, depending on overall size.
The community is served by some highly rated public schools. Schools here include Arbury Hills School, Dr. Julian Rogus School, Hilda Walker Intermediate School, Summit Hill Junior High School and Lincoln-Way East High School, all of which received grades of A-minus or higher from ratings site Niche. Middle school students, who are divided between Hilda Walker and Summit Hill, can take part in summer athletic camps for a variety of sports like baseball, basketball, badminton and volleyball. They can also take part in intramural sports like bowling and golf.
Those looking for a quick bite don’t need to travel far as several places exist along or not too far from South La Grange Road. For either breakfast or a quick on-the-go snack, there are a variety of baked goods and pastries, as well as some coffee, at Fleckenstein’s Bakery. The establishment can also whip up some cakes for anyone planning an event or celebration. A little farther north in the Hickory Creek Centre, patrons of the Stoney Point Grill can enjoy classic American comfort fare ranging burgers and steaks to wings and potato bites. Then, those looking for some craft brews can travel east to Brothership Brewing just off South 90th Avenue. Groceries can be found at either Mariano’s or Jewel-Osco, each of which are located south of the community along South La Grange Road.
Arbury Hills residents have quick access to ample recreation, whether it be indoors or outdoors. The approximately 24-acre Hecht Park features a pond, walking and biking paths, a children’s playground and several sports amenities. The Hickory Creek Preserve is also just a couple miles south. Explorers of this roughly 1,500 area will find a diversity of protected habitats that include forest, prairie, wetland and a portion of Hickory Creek. The preserve delights birdwatchers it’s home to more than 50 species. Joggers and hikers to take the network of trails, which during the winter months can accommodate cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. But those more interested in indoor fun don’t need to fret. They can take some laps on the indoor go-kart track at K1 Speed just east of 88th Avenue. Or if they’re avid golfers seeking to still get in some practice — while also avoiding Illinois’ bone chilling cold — they can try out the virtual indoor golfing experience at the 19th Hole just off West 191st Street.
Frankfort being just a few miles south means many in Arbury Hills are within convenient access of the diverse lineup of events that occur in the village’s historic downtown throughout the year. The festivities there include seasonally-themed ones like the Fall Festival in late August and early September, when more than 200,000 goers can visit hundreds of artisans that come in from all over the country. Another one that occurs around February in Breidert Green Park is the Fire & Ice Winter Social, which features a live ice carving demo and ice games.
The community is home to Metra’s Hickory Creek commuter rail station, which is located just east of South La Grange Road — or U.S. Highway 45. The rail line runs all the way north to downtown Chicago, but also goes west to Joliet. Those who still rather commute by car can hop on Interstate 80, which runs right along Arbury Hills northern bounds. I-80 connects to a network of interstates leading to the Windy City’s downtown and its attractions. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located more than 35 miles north of Arbury Hills. The community, however, is a little closer to the Chicago Midway International Airport, which is also located north. The Silver Cross Hospital in the New Lenox area is located just under 10 miles west of Arbury hills.
Although it's currently open, the Summit Hill School District 161 has voted to close the Arbury Hills School, which serves first through fourth grades. The school is one of a few the district has decided to close due to dwindling enrollment.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Mokena Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
24,197
Median Age
44
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,476
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$144,234
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
41.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Exceptionally friendly
Bike Score®®
90/ 100
Fairly friendly
Walk Score®®
40/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®®
20/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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