Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
26%
East Dundee, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,406
Population
3,209
Renter Mix
26% Rent
An active community awaits outside Chicago
Suburban
•
Commuter
•
Fun-Filled
Situated along Interstate 90 nearly 40 miles west of Chicago is East Dundee, a quiet village of less than 3,000 people. Don’t let its size fool you, East Dundee is an incredibly engaged community that makes a case for living outside the Windy City. With community events like weekend markets and a number of walking and biking paths, East Dundee has a little something for everyone. Santa’s Village is a Christmas-themed thrill park, water park, and zoo, so kids are sure to have a great time in East Dundee. There are plenty of dining and shopping options along Dundee Avenue and in the part of town closer to the Fox River and West Dundee. Interstate 90 is just south of town, making it easy to leave your apartment and head into the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,634
Average: $102,815
Education
974
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,772
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
East Dundee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in East Dundee, IL is $1,406 for one bedroom, and $1,633 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Dundee has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,406/month
748 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Dundee, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Raceway Woods Forest Preserve
- Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
- Elgin Public Museum
- Lords Park
- Tyler Creek Forest Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
Top Apartments in East Dundee
Houses for Rent in East Dundee
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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 June 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.