Mettawa

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Mettawa, IL

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A sprawling upscale suburb near the shores of Lake Michigan

Suburban Upscale Luxury Quiet Park-Like Commuter

Situated on the outskirts of Chicago along Interstate 94, Mettawa is a beautiful upscale village that blends the laidback feel of a suburb with the convenience of a more luxurious urban area. Impressive homes neighbor modern and luxurious apartment communities, giving residents a variety of rental options. There aren’t many restaurant or retail options in the immediate area, instead you’ll find dining and shopping galore in surrounding communities like Vernon Hills. There are several community parks well within walking distance of the neighborhood. The interstate makes it easy to commute south into Chicago, or anywhere along the shores of the scenic Lake Michigan.

Transportation

17

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Captain Daniel Wright Woods
  • Old School Preserve
  • Middlefork Savanna Preserve
  • Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve
  • Wildlife Discovery Center

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.