Living in East Dundee, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Dundee · Census data 2020–2024
East Dundee has 3,146 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $89,583 (7% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $300,000, the median rent is $1,277/month.
East Dundee at a glance
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 54.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $89,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $300,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,277/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is East Dundee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Dundee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Dundee the median home value is $300,000, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,277 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,090 a month in housing costs.
East Dundee median household income
The median household income in East Dundee is $89,583 and the income per person is $68,844. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Dundee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,543
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.07
East Dundee demographics
- Population
- 3,146
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 1,521
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Dundee ›
Education in East Dundee
39.8% of adults 25 and older in East Dundee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Dundee
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
East Dundee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dundee | 3,146 | $89,583 | $300,000 | $1,277 |
| Carpentersville | 37,346 | $86,917 | $234,100 | $1,414 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,161 | $149,813 | $382,800 | $1,363 |
| Barrington Hills | 3,879 | $205,074 | $913,600 | $3,282 |
| West Dundee | 7,906 | $105,368 | $360,800 | $1,666 |
| South Barrington | 5,021 | $221,575 | $908,300 | $2,200 |
| Elgin | 114,934 | $90,282 | $273,000 | $1,361 |
| Algonquin | 30,067 | $134,525 | $351,000 | $1,723 |
| Hoffman Estates | 51,175 | $106,806 | $351,900 | $1,734 |
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What is the median household income in East Dundee, IL?
The median household income in East Dundee is $89,583, 7% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Dundee?
The median home value in East Dundee is $300,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Dundee?
The median gross rent in East Dundee is $1,277 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is East Dundee, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in East Dundee?
The median age in East Dundee is 54.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Dundee?
The average commute to work in East Dundee is 28 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Dundee?
The unemployment rate in East Dundee is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Dundee?
39.8% of adults in East Dundee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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