At a Glance
Median Income
$87,102
$62,662 per capita
Home Value
$260,000
Zillow: $302,737
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
47.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
1,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How East Dundee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Dundee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Dundee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Dundee residents earn a median household income of $87,102 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,662. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Dundee is $260,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,737. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 47.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
East Dundee reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,174/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.0% of adults in East Dundee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Dundee has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,156
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density1,077/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,102
Per Capita$62,662
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$260,000
Rent$1,074
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$302,737
Housing Units1,628
Rent Burden47.1%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property1,174/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary402/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation836 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in East Dundee was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.