Duneland Beach, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Duneland Beach is a small town in Indiana with a population of 140. Residents earn $66,979 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
140 Population 737/sq mi density
$66,979 Median Income $95,464 per capita
$702,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,979 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$702,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
90.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,979
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $702,200
149% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 90.7%
169% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Duneland Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population140
Median Age72.3 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,979
Per Capita$95,464
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$9,718M
Commute36 min

Housing

F
Home Value$702,200
RentN/A
Ownership100.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation594 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+90.7%
High School+94.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries14

Is Duneland Beach a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Duneland Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Duneland Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Duneland Beach is $66,979, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Duneland Beach is $702,200, making it a premium housing market at 149% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Duneland Beach is a highly educated community — 90.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Duneland Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Duneland Beach has a population of 140 with a density of 737 people per square mile. The median age is 72.3 years, 86% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).

Population

140
Total Population
737
People / sq mi
72.3yrs
Median Age
86% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.4%
Female 63.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Duneland Beach vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.1%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Duneland Beach vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Duneland Beach is $66,979, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Duneland Beach vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,979
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$95,464
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
IRS Avg AGI$80,573

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,096
County GDP$9,718M

Business (County)

Restaurants391
Healthcare432
Retail544
Manufacturing268

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.2 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home29.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Duneland Beach is $702,200, 149% above the national average. 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$702,200
149% above US avg

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

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,061
102% above US avg
Effective Rate1.01%

Health Metrics: Duneland Beach vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access79.6%
Healthcare Facilities432

Crime Rates: Duneland Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Duneland Beach has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.6 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall65.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density737/sq mi
Coordinates41.7577°N, 86.8301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS26021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 90.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (169% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.9-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.2%
D 45.4%

Winner: Republican by 7.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+90.7%
169% above US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density737/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities432
Restaurants391
Retail Stores544

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.2 min
Drive Alone67.3%
Public Transit3.6%
Work from Home29.1%

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