Grundy County, Illinois
Minooka Real Estate and Local Guide
Minooka is a growing residential village southwest of Joliet whose center sits in the northeast corner of Grundy County and extends into Kendall and Will counties. Its name comes from a Native American word tied to good earth. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Minooka best.
About the area
Living in Minooka, IL
Minooka came into existence in 1852 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Peoria Railroad was built through the area.
The housing market
Homes in Minooka
- About 94% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 84% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $288,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Minooka home
Minooka Summerfest
Annual summer festival run by the Minooka Lions Club with a 5K, parade and pork chop dinner
Aux Sable Creek
Creek near the village used for fishing and paddling, part of the Upper Illinois River watershed
Aux Sable Springs Park
Community park at 2500 Holt Rd with a canoe and kayak launch on Aux Sable Creek
Veterans Park
Village park at 102 E Mondamin St open 24 hours a day
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.