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Dunlap, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Elkhart County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,602 Population 1,345/sq mi density
$86,641 Median Income $37,749 per capita
$208,400 Home Value $219,024 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,258 Violent Crime/100K 4,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,641 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,400 home value, $1,143/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,258 violent crimes/100K (231% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dunlap, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,641
15% above
$37,749 per capita
Home Value
$208,400
26% below
Zillow: $219,024
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
14.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,258/100K
231% above
4,445/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Dunlap Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dunlap's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
115%
Home Value
74%
Rent
98%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dunlap a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dunlap residents earn a median household income of $86,641 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,749. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,293 business establishments, including 426 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dunlap is $208,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,024. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 14.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Dunlap reports 1,258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 231% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,445/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in Dunlap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dunlap has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,602
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,345/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,641
Per Capita$37,749
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$20,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,400
Rent$1,143
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$219,024
Housing Units2,206
Rent Burden14.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,258/100K
Property4,445/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,847/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation774 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Dunlap was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.