Dunlap is a small town of 1,417 in Illinois, with a median household income of $131,643
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dunlap stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dunlap is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dunlap city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
Dunlap's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dunlap costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dunlap, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$266,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$853
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$131,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Dunlap's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents
— 128% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
866.2 /100k
Property Crime
2803.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dunlap is served primarily by Dunlap CUSD 323.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dunlap, IL
National Avg
School District
Dunlap CUSD 323
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
54.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dunlap sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Dunlap's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dunlap roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $266,500 and median rent is $853/month.
Dunlap's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2803.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dunlap are operated by Dunlap CUSD 323.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 54.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dunlap, IL has a population of 1,417, a median household income of $131,643, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Dunlap averages 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches
with about 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dunlap, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61525.
The population of Dunlap, Illinois is 1,417 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dunlap: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $266,500, median household income $131,643, crime index 190 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dunlap side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.