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Mettawa

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

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 11768485
MLS #: 11768485

$11,500,000

14341 W OLD SCHOOL Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,800 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 12172457
MLS #: 12172457

$3,250,000

27104 Southwoods Lane, Libertyville, IL 60048
6 Beds 9 Baths 11,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 12198613
MLS #: 12198613

$1,799,900

2 Alexandra Drive, Mettawa, IL 60048
5 Beds 4 Baths 5,200 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 12045517
MLS #: 12045517

$1,616,935

26208 N Farwell Road, Mettawa, IL 60045
2 Beds 3 Baths 3,043 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 12158156
MLS #: 12158156

$1,310,000

26380 N Farwell Road, Mettawa, IL 60045
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,857 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 12141699
MLS #: 12141699

$995,000

26437 N Farwell Road, Mettawa, IL 60045
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,957 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 10470607
MLS #: 10470607

$800,000

4(Lot 6) Hickory Drive, Mettawa, IL 60048
For Sale
MLS® 11994734
MLS #: 11994734

$750,000

600 Riverwoods Road, Mettawa, IL 60045
3 Beds 4 Baths 4,436 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 10726606
MLS #: 10726606

$695,000

24 Alexandra Drive, Mettawa, IL 60048
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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
Ron's Mundelein Hobbies Logo
Shopping 4.66 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Heather's Gym Logo
Active 3.37 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Fitness Together - Lake Forest Logo
Active 4.02 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
The Dailey Method Logo
Active 3.99 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Blue Sky Yoga Logo
Active 3.49 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Move Studio Pilates & Fitness Logo
Active 2.94 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Mettawa, IL

Population Households Employment

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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Andra O'Neill

Phone

(847) 650-9093

Email

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Address

600 N Western Ave Lake Forest IL 60045

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