Living in Mundelein, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mundelein · Census data 2020–2024
Mundelein has 31,915 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $108,340 (30% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $309,700, the median rent is $1,566/month.
Mundelein at a glance
- Population
- 31,915
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,340State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $309,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,566/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mundelein a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mundelein
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mundelein the median home value is $309,700, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,566 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,162 a month in housing costs.
Mundelein median household income
The median household income in Mundelein is $108,340 and the income per person is $49,674. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Mundelein: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,051
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.72
Mundelein demographics
- Population
- 31,915
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 11,632
- Foreign-born
- 26.6%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mundelein ›
Education in Mundelein
46% of adults 25 and older in Mundelein have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mundelein
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Mundelein vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundelein | 31,915 | $108,340 | $309,700 | $1,566 |
| Libertyville | 20,525 | $165,667 | $512,000 | $1,637 |
| Hawthorn Woods | 9,143 | $219,631 | $619,100 | — |
| Indian Creek | 874 | $164,250 | $450,800 | $3,501 |
| Vernon Hills | 26,876 | $121,943 | $412,300 | $1,903 |
| Forest Lake | 1,865 | $96,250 | $346,400 | — |
| Grayslake | 20,929 | $113,972 | $309,500 | $1,485 |
| Hainesville | 3,524 | $129,911 | $210,500 | $1,225 |
| Mettawa | 663 | $181,333 | $871,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mundelein, IL?
The median household income in Mundelein is $108,340, 30% 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 Mundelein?
The median home value in Mundelein is $309,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Mundelein?
The median gross rent in Mundelein is $1,566 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Mundelein, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Mundelein?
The median age in Mundelein is 38.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Mundelein?
The average commute to work in Mundelein is 28 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mundelein?
The unemployment rate in Mundelein is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mundelein?
46% of adults in Mundelein 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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