At a Glance
Median Income
$86,641
$37,749 per capita
Home Value
$208,400
Zillow: $219,024
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
14.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
15.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dunlap a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 3.1% (14% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population6,602
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,345/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,641
Per Capita$37,749
Unemployment3.1%
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%
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI45 (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
Broadband91.5%
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 426 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.