Dundee

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Dundee, IL Area Guide

A scenic township in the Chicago suburbs

Riverside Scenic Historic Quaint Charming Peaceful

Situated in northeastern Kane County, Dundee Township is a charming area comprised of numerous communities, including West Dundee, East Dundee, Carpentersville, Gilberts, and Sleepy Hollow. Dundee Township offers residents a delightful combination of small-town comforts, suburban amenities, and picturesque natural beauty.

In addition to a classic Main Street vibe with independent shops and eateries, Dundee Township boasts national retailers and chain restaurants at Spring Hill Mall and Spring Hill Gateway East Shopping Center. The community is also home to Santa’s Village Azoosment and Water Park, a top area destination for family-friendly fun.

Most Dundee rentals are within close proximity of a lush forest preserve since numerous natural areas are strewn throughout the community. Some of the most popular venues for outdoor recreation are Fox River Shores Forest Preserve, Raceway Woods Forest Preserve, Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve, and Voyager Landing Forest Preserve.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$103,000

Average: $123,636

Education

6,131

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

10,081

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

55-64 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

21%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Dundee has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Schools

Dundee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,129 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
  • Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
  • Binnie Forest Preserve
  • Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
  • Burnidge Forest Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.