Dune Acres, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Dune Acres is a small town in Indiana with a population of 247. Residents earn $176,875 per year, which is 135% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
247 Population 116/sq mi density
$176,875 Median Income $136,327 per capita
$684,500 Home Value $875,863 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$176,875 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$684,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $176,875
135% higher than US avg
Home Value $684,500
143% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 78.7%
134% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Dune Acres Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population247
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$176,875
Per Capita$136,327
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$9,875M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$684,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$875,863

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation613 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.7%
High School+98.7%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.7%
Libraries7

Is Dune Acres a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dune Acres receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, high obesity rates. Dune Acres stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dune Acres is $176,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 135% above $75,149. This places Dune Acres among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dune Acres is $684,500, making it a premium housing market at 143% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Dune Acres is a highly educated community — 78.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Dune Acres experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 40.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Dune Acres has a population of 247 with a density of 116 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.8%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

247
Total Population
116
People / sq mi
62.1yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Dune Acres vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dune Acres vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dune Acres is $176,875, which is 135% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Dune Acres vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$176,875
135% above US avg
Per Capita Income$136,327
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
IRS Avg AGI$88,304

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,215
County GDP$9,875M

Business (County)

Restaurants369
Healthcare439
Retail464
Manufacturing151

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,957
42% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.72%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.8 min
Drive Alone74.8%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home21.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Dune Acres is $684,500, 143% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $875,863.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$684,500
143% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$875,863

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,957
42% above US avg
Effective Rate0.72%
In Dune Acres, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.8% report depression. 22.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dune Acres vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.5%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity22.6%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death7,441/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access79.4%
Healthcare Facilities439

Crime Rates: Dune Acres vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Dune Acres has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall40.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation613 ft (187 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates41.6518°N, 87.0888°W
County FIPS18127
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 78.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (134% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.5-point margin. 94.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.3%
D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+78.7%
134% above US avg
High School+98.7%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.7%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities439
Restaurants369
Retail Stores464

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.8 min
Drive Alone74.8%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home21.6%

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