Living in West Dundee, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Dundee · Census data 2020–2024
West Dundee has 7,906 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $105,368 (26% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $360,800, the median rent is $1,666/month.
West Dundee at a glance
- Population
- 7,906
- Median age
- 35State: 39
- Median household income
- $105,368State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $360,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,666/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Dundee a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Dundee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Dundee the median home value is $360,800, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,666 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,469 a month in housing costs.
West Dundee median household income
The median household income in West Dundee is $105,368 and the income per person is $51,737. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West Dundee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,329
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.45
West Dundee demographics
- Population
- 7,906
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 3,230
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Dundee ›
Education in West Dundee
50% of adults 25 and older in West Dundee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 22.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Dundee
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
West Dundee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Dundee | 7,906 | $105,368 | $360,800 | $1,666 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,161 | $149,813 | $382,800 | $1,363 |
| Gilberts | 8,606 | $146,333 | $347,300 | $1,901 |
| Carpentersville | 37,346 | $86,917 | $234,100 | $1,414 |
| Algonquin | 30,067 | $134,525 | $351,000 | $1,723 |
| East Dundee | 3,146 | $89,583 | $300,000 | $1,277 |
| Elgin | 114,934 | $90,282 | $273,000 | $1,361 |
| Pingree Grove | 10,914 | $114,294 | $320,800 | $3,501 |
| Lake in the Hills | 28,800 | $117,151 | $321,900 | $1,689 |
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What is the median household income in West Dundee, IL?
The median household income in West Dundee is $105,368, 26% 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 West Dundee?
The median home value in West Dundee is $360,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in West Dundee?
The median gross rent in West Dundee is $1,666 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is West Dundee, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Dundee?
The median age in West Dundee is 35 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in West Dundee?
The average commute to work in West Dundee is 26 minutes; 19.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Dundee?
The unemployment rate in West Dundee is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Dundee?
50% of adults in West 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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