At a Glance
Median Income
$107,608
$47,030 per capita
Home Value
$285,600
Zillow: $375,361
Median Rent
$1,564/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
710/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Mundelein Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mundelein's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mundelein a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mundelein residents earn a median household income of $107,608 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,030. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Mundelein is $285,600 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,361. Median rent is $1,564/month, with 26.4% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Mundelein reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 710/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.9% of adults in Mundelein hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mundelein has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population31,632
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,891/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,608
Per Capita$47,030
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,600
Rent$1,564
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$375,361
Housing Units11,925
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property710/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary58/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation755 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Mundelein was founded in 1865.
The median home in Mundelein was built in 1984.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% 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.
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