Minooka is a somewhat small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 12,805 people and two associated neighborhoods, Minooka is the 189th largest community in Illinois. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Minooka, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Minooka, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Minooka’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Minooka does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $119,730.00. Minooka real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Minooka house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages, Minooka isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Minooka are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Minooka is a village of professionals, service providers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Minooka who work in management occupations (11.59%), office and administrative support (10.94%), and teaching (9.76%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.52% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Minooka is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Minooka’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One downside of living in Minooka, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.35 minutes every day commuting to work. The education level of Minooka citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 34.37% of adults in Minooka have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Minooka in 2022 was $45,174, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $180,696 for a family of four. Minooka is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Minooka home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Minooka residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Minooka also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.60% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Minooka include German, Irish, Polish, Italian, and English. The most common language spoken in Minooka is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
