Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Mundelein, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,683
Population
33,543
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Delight in this small town’s lush surroundings
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Idyllic
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Upscale
Mundelein is a lush, peaceful suburb located about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. Mundelein’s environment is conducive to an array of outdoor activities, with 33 parks and numerous recreational services in town. Diamond Lake is a popular summer destination for Mundelein residents and visitors alike, featuring plenty of opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, biking, horseback riding, and more.
Mundelein is home to the annual Mundelein Community Days, one of the best festivals in Lake County celebrating Mundelein’s rich heritage and progressive future. A bevy of year-round events, delectable restaurants, and specialty shops bring the Mundelein community together and contribute to a distinct sense of place in Downtown Mundelein. Among the many events held in Downtown Mundelein are Park on Park classic car shows, Summer Concert Series, a Farmers Market, the Craft Beer Festival, Mundelein Fine Arts Festival, and the One World Cultural Festival.
Chicago and Milwaukee are both about an hour’s drive from Mundelein. Commuting and traveling from Mundelein is easy with access to major roadways, a Metra train station, and three airports.
Explore the City
The Mundelein Watertower is a short drive from Diamond Lake Park and is an icon in the area.
A resident of Western Slope walks along one of the many walking paths in a park.
Tina G's is a delightful restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating in Mundelein.
Diamond Lakes scenic shores splash up against Mundeleins Robert Lewandoski Park.
Mundelein is a peaceful village located just 40 miles from Chicago.
Grab your favorite coffee in Area Coffee in Mundelein.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,467
Average: $116,756
Education
11,827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,320
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mundelein has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mundelein, IL is $1,571 for a studio, $1,722 for one bedroom, $1,979 for two bedrooms, and $2,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mundelein has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,722/month
723 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,445/month
1,147 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,769/month
1,414 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mundelein, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
640 Students
Mechanics Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
482 Students
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
735 Students
Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
685 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
522 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
277 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,255 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Independence Grove
- Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
- Old School Preserve
- Almond Marsh
- Captain Daniel Wright Woods
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 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.