What are the schools like in Mundelein, IL?

Mundelein is served primarily by Mundelein ESD 75. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Mundelein?

The median household income in Mundelein, IL is $99,924 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Mundelein, IL?

Mundelein has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.1 inches.

Mundelein, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Mundelein, IL affordable or expensive?

Mundelein's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mundelein is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $274,700 and the median rent is $1,499 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mundelein, IL?

Mundelein has a violent crime rate of 47.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 724.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mundelein, IL a Good Place to Live?

Mundelein is a small city of 31,583 in Illinois, with a median household income of $99,924 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Mundelein stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mundelein is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mundelein 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: 102.6

Mundelein's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mundelein costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Mundelein, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,499	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$99,924	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mundelein's violent crime rate is 47.1 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

47.1 /100k

Property Crime

724.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Mundelein is served primarily by Mundelein ESD 75. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mundelein, IL	National Avg
School District	Mundelein ESD 75	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mundelein sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 43.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mundelein, IL
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	43.1"

Demographics

Metric	Mundelein, IL	National Avg
Population	31,583	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.4%	18.9%
Asian	10.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Mundelein

Mundelein, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60060

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mundelein, IL affordable or expensive?

Mundelein's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mundelein roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $274,700 and median rent is $1,499/month.

What is the crime rate in Mundelein, IL?

Mundelein's violent crime rate is 47.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 724.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mundelein?

Public schools in Mundelein are operated by Mundelein ESD 75. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mundelein, IL a good place to live?

Mundelein, IL has a population of 31,583, a median household income of $99,924, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mundelein?

Mundelein averages 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 43.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mundelein?

Mundelein, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60060.

What is the population of Mundelein?

The population of Mundelein, Illinois is 31,583 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mundelein?

Key numbers for living in Mundelein: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $274,700, median household income $99,924, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mundelein side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.