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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $176,875 |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $136,327 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,120 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,304 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,215 |
| County GDP | $9,875M |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Healthcare | 439 |
| Retail | 464 |
| Manufacturing | 151 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,957 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.72% |
| Commute Time | 34.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |
| Census Median | $684,500 |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $875,863 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,957 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.72% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,441/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 439 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.2 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6518°N, 87.0888°W |
| County FIPS | 18127 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 78.7% |
| 134% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.7% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 439 |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Retail Stores | 464 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 34.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.8% |
| Public Transit | 3.6% |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |