Mettawa is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 533. The village maintains trails for pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian usage. Five forest preserves of the Lake County Forest Preserve District are located within village boundaries.

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Living in Mettawa

Housing in Mettawa

$978K▲ 9.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mettawa home is worth about $978,000, up 9.7% in a year, 229% above the Illinois typical home.

Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Mettawa

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Most working residents leave Mettawa for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (22%), Libertyville (6%) and Lake Forest (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Chicago

22%

Libertyville

Lake Forest

Libertyville

1%Work in townlive and work in Mettawa 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 4,834Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in Mettawa

Compared with Illinois

20better than IL·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 2▼ 7 close Habits 4▲ 0 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 5▲ 0 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 6.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 10.2%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Advocate Condell Medical CenterLibertyville · 2.7 mi · ER

Libertyville Behavioral Health HomeLibertyville · 5.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Mettawa

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

1Does Mettawa flood?paid flood claims since 1986 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 15 declared for Lake County MapMettawa vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Mettawa

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Mettawa has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter

57° / 38°Spring

81° / 61°Summer

61° / 43°Fall