Illinois · Metropolitan Area
West Dundee is a small city in Illinois with a population of 7,867. Residents earn $104,750 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Dundee receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. West Dundee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Dundee is $104,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places West Dundee among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in West Dundee is $342,900, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,697 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
West Dundee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 14 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,454 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
West Dundee experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 32.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,750 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,903 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |
| Census Median | $342,900 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $404,406 |
| Median List Price | $404,495 |
| Median List Price | $404,495 |
| $/Sq Ft | $212 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,697 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,248 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 13.6/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,454.2/100K |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 149.2/100K |
| Theft | 2,278.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.2 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 901 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,957/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1106°N, 88.3437°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.8% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,957/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 17.9% |