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Moving to Mokena, IL
$499,950Median listing price
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About Mokena
A Will County village (about 19,900 residents in 2020) with a genuine small downtown along Front Street and two Metra stations. Housing is a mix of older homes near the tracks, 1970s–1990s subdivisions, and newer developments; it balances commuter convenience with a village feel.
Home prices in Mokena
The median listing price in Mokena is $499,950.
Top places in Mokena
- Downtown Mokena (Front Street)
- McGovney-Yunker Farmstead
- Hecht Park / Mokena Community Park District
- Old Plank Road Trail
- Mokena Public Library
- Mokena Metra station (downtown)
- Hickory Creek Metra station
Commuting from Mokena
- Rock Island District Metra service at Mokena station and Hickory Creek station, with daily service to Chicago's LaSalle Street Station (roughly 55–70 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 30 miles via I-80; allow roughly 45–55 minutes depending on traffic.
Mokena FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mokena, IL?
The median listing price in Mokena is $499,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Mokena, IL?
Rock Island District Metra service at Mokena station and Hickory Creek station, with daily service to Chicago's LaSalle Street Station (roughly 55–70 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 30 miles via I-80; allow roughly 45–55 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.