Why Live in North Minooka
North Minooka in Minooka, Illinois, blends rural tranquility with suburban living, offering a small-town charm just an hour from Chicago and 40 minutes from Naperville. The neighborhood features sprawling landscapes with properties on large acreages and verdant farmland, alongside suburban areas with stately colonials, Craftsman homes, and townhouses on manicured lawns. Residents primarily use personal vehicles to navigate the area, often passing rustic barns and farm vehicles. Green spaces are abundant, with Wynstone Park in nearby Shorewood providing splash pads, spray features, mulched play areas, and picnic pavilions. Channahon State Park and Channahon Park District offer hiking trails, outdoor pools, a skate park, and basketball courts. Retail and dining options along Ridge Road include popular chains and local favorites like Teardrop Pancake House and Dock Rotz Tavern. For a lively atmosphere, Minooka Pub & Bar offers brews, billiards, and computerized gambling machines. Quality education is accessible through Jones Elementary School, Minooka Junior High School, and Minooka Community High School, which has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. The community enjoys annual events such as holiday parades and the Minooka Summerfest, featuring live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. Positioned between Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 6, North Minooka benefits from convenient connectivity to neighboring regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Minooka a good place to live?
North Minooka is a good place to live. North Minooka is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. North Minooka is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. North Minooka has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 33. The average household income is $120,771 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 25.7% of residents. A majority of residents in North Minooka are home owners, with 13.1% of residents renting and 86.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving North Minooka can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
North Minooka neighborhood guide.
Is North Minooka, IL a safe neighborhood?
North Minooka, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in North Minooka?
The median home price in North Minooka is $125,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $25,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $28K a year to afford the median home price in North Minooka. The average household income in North Minooka is $121K.
What are the best public schools in North Minooka?
The best public schools that serve North Minooka are:
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Are home prices dropping in North Minooka?
Yes, home prices in North Minooka are down 51% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in North Minooka, IL
On average, homes in North Minooka, Minooka sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Minooka, Minooka over the last 12 months is $120,000, down 63% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$120,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$125,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-63%