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Mundelein.
About
Life in Mundelein
Mundelein offers the classic suburban Chicago experience: stable, family-friendly, and reasonably affluent without the intensity of the city itself. The population is mature and settled—median age is 38.8 years—which means good schools but also established neighborhoods that aren't changing rapidly. Your commute to downtown Chicago averages 28 minutes via the Metra North Central Service (though it only runs weekdays), or you're looking at a 33-mile drive; many residents probably head to closer employment centers in the northern suburbs instead.
Mundelein at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Foreign-Born
26.6%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Mundelein: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mundelein, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (43.5%), and 28.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.6%
of households
Married Couples
55.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Mundelein
In Mundelein, rent runs 23% above the IL average, and home values are 18% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,404
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $387,499 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Mundelein and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mundelein is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Mundelein Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute27.9 min avg
How Mundelein residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mundelein, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mundelein runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
552.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mundelein Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Mundelein, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Flood | $70,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Mundelein is about 4% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Mundelein, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Lake County, county-wide
Mundelein is about 4% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mundelein has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.4"
Annual Snowfall
43.1"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
140
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.76" |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.93" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.49" |
| Apr | 57°F | 36°F | 3.95" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.38" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.01" |
| Aug | 81°F | 61°F | 4.19" |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.38" |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.20" |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.47" |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 2.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mundelein
Uninsured
9.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mundelein's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Libertyville
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Lake Forest
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Barrington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mundelein
Mundelein's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mundelein (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,813 students · in-state tuition $58,902 · 76% graduate · median earnings $70,470 (10 yrs after entry)
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
9.7 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 183 students · in-state tuition $20,500 · 88% graduate · median earnings $61,393 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mundelein
Mundelein has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
45 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mundelein
Fremont Public Library District
1170 North Midlothian Road, Mundelein
Cities Near Mundelein
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mundelein?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mundelein FAQ
Is Mundelein, Illinois affordable?⌄
Mundelein's median rent is $1,566/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $108,340/year. Median home value is $309,700.
Is Mundelein, Illinois safe?⌄
Mundelein's violent crime rate was 73 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 553 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mundelein, Illinois?⌄
Mundelein has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mundelein, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Mundelein is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,566/month and median household income is $108,340/year. The median home value is $309,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mundelein, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Mundelein is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from