Village of Mettawa Illinois (Lake County Illinois Real Estate Reference Guide and Home Search)

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* Population: 367 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $127,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.706% to 8.159% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Mettawa was incorporated in 1960.

Recreation -- Nearby Lake County Forest Preserve District areas and the Des Plaines River provide recreational opportunities. Also available are equestrian trails and centers.

Schools -- Several school districts serve students from Mettawa: Libertyville Elementary School District #70, Rondout Elementary School District #72, Hawthorn Elementary School District #73, and Lincolnshire-Prairie View Elementary School District #103. High school students from Mettawa attend Adlai E. Stevenson High School District #125 or Libertyville High School District #128. There are several parochial schools and private schools in surrounding municipalities.

Housing -- Housing consists entirely of single family houses situated on minimum five acre lots. The 2000 median house value was $823,300 and the median rent cost was $925. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Government Services -- Police protection is provided under contract by the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Fire protection is provided by either Libertyville or Vernon Township Fire Protection Districts.

Transportation -- Route 60 and St. Mary's Road, which is a short distance to Interstate 94, providing access to area residents.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 35 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 25 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 47 miles

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