METTAWA
- Population: 367 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Median Household Income: $127,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
- Tax Rate Per $100 Assessed Value: 5.282% to 14.015% (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
State Rte. 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
