At a Glance
Median Income
$104,750
$49,903 per capita
Home Value
$342,900
Zillow: $404,406
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
36/100K
1,288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How West Dundee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Dundee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Dundee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Dundee residents earn a median household income of $104,750 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,903. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% 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 West Dundee is $342,900 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,406. Median rent is $1,697/month, with 25.7% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
West Dundee reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,288/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.8% of adults in West Dundee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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
Population7,867
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,957/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,750
Per Capita$49,903
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$342,900
Rent$1,697
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$404,406
Housing Units3,196
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent36/100K
Property1,288/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary83/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation901 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
West Dundee was founded in 1835.
The median home in West Dundee was built in 1986.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% 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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