The Town FilesMokena, Illinois
Village in Will County · population 19,887 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $401,400
- Household income
- $123,889
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 44
- Median age
- 46.2
Mokena is a village of 19,887 people in Will County, Illinois. The median home is worth $401,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more upscale than 87% of Illinois towns, better for families than 84% of Illinois towns, better transit than 82% of Illinois towns.
How Mokena ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mokena is worth $401,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $123,889, which is more affordable than 17% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,254 a month. 90.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mokena | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $401,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,254 | $960 |
| Median household income | $123,889 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 90.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mokena
| People | Mokena | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 30.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Mokena
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mokena since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 10.0 miles from the town center and killed 33. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 35 deaths and 616 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 80 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 7, 2024.
Severe weather in Will County since 1996
Will County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Will County
Will County had 263,673 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,570 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Mokena itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Mokena
4 public schools with 1,724 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokena Elem School | PK-3 | 715 | 16.6 |
| Mokena Jr High School | 6-8 | 499 | 12.2 |
| Mokena Intermediate School | 4-5 | 336 | 14.0 |
| Arbury Hills Elem School | 1-4 | 174 | 10.2 |
Towns near Mokena
- Frankfort, IL1.6 mi · 20,296 people · home $481,200
- Frankfort Square, IL3.9 mi · 8,968 people · home $305,800
- Orland Hills, IL4.6 mi · 6,893 people · home $280,300
- Tinley Park, IL4.6 mi · 55,971 people · home $299,900
- New Lenox, IL5.0 mi · 27,214 people · home $399,900
- Orland Park, IL5.5 mi · 58,703 people · home $367,200
- Homer Glen, IL6.5 mi · 24,543 people · home $418,800
- Matteson, IL7.0 mi · 19,073 people · home $250,600
Mokena questions
Is Mokena, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mokena scores better for retirees than 42% of Illinois towns and quieter than 35%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).
How much does a house cost in Mokena?
The median owner-occupied home in Mokena is valued at $401,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,889, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,254 a month.
What is the weather like in Mokena?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 26.7 inches of snow.
Does Mokena get tornadoes?
44 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mokena since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)