Mettawa

Known for being animal friendly and teeming with nature all around.
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Welcome to Mettawa

 
With its unique name, derived from Pottawatomi chief Mettaywah, Mettawa, IL is a beautiful, small town taking up only five-and-a-half square miles, bordering Lincolnshire, Libertyville, and west of Lake Forest. Mettawa has a friendly, small-town feel, and people who live there and visit appreciate the town's unique ambiance and close-knit community.

Mettawa is known for being animal-friendly and teeming with nature all around. The open lands and preserve districts are maintained by the Mettawa Open Lands Association (MOLA). In addition, there are five forest preserves — McArthur Woods, Adlai Stevenson Historic Home, Old School, Captain Daniel Wright Woods, and Grainger Woods — that are maintained by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.

The elementary school districts in Mettawa include District #73, (Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District), District #70 (Libertyville School District), District #72 (Roundout Elementary School, and District #103 (Lincolnshire-Prairie Elementary District). The high school districts in Mettawa include District #125 (Adlai Stevenson High School District) and District #128 (Libertyville High School District).

With farms and stables throughout the area, Mettawa is also known for its equestrian life. Sapphire Riding Academy, Always Faithful Stables, and Celebration Farms are a few of the places you can go to enjoy all your equestrian needs. For those looking for equestrian therapy, The Equestrian Connection is well known for its programs for emotionally, mentally, and physically challenged persons.

Whether you love riding horses, enjoy living among nature, or prefer a rural, yet cosmopolitan feel for your family's lifestyle, you’ll enjoy visiting and living in Mettawa.

Overview for Mettawa, IL

647 people live in Mettawa, where the median age is 48.8 and the average individual income is $82,001. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

647

Total Population

48.8 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$82,001

Average individual Income

Around Mettawa, IL

There's plenty to do around Mettawa, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
25
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ron's Mundelein Hobbies, Heather's Gym, and Fitness Together - Lake Forest.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 4.66 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.37 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.02 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.99 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.49 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.94 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Mettawa, IL

Mettawa has 227 households, with an average household size of 2.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mettawa do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 647 people call Mettawa home. The population density is 118.7 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

647

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

48.8

Median Age

42.35 / 57.65%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
227

Total Households

2.85

Average Household Size

$82,001

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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