At a Glance
Median Income
$176,875
$136,327 per capita
Home Value
$684,500
Zillow: $940,961
Bachelor's Degree+
78.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
15.1% smoking rate
How Dune Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dune Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dune Acres a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dune Acres residents earn a median household income of $176,875 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $136,327. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dune Acres is $684,500 , 143% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $940,961. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
78.7% of adults in Dune Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(134% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$176,875
Per Capita$136,327
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$684,500
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$940,961
Housing Units202
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation613 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+36.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute35 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Dune Acres was built in 1969.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.