What are the schools like in Dune Acres, IN?

School district data for Dune Acres is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dune Acres?

The median household income in Dune Acres, IN is $212,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Dune Acres, IN?

Dune Acres has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.3 inches.

Dune Acres, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dune Acres, IN affordable or expensive?

Dune Acres's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dune Acres is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $662,500 and the median rent is $3,150 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dune Acres, IN?

Dune Acres has a violent crime rate of 111.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 544.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dune Acres, IN a Good Place to Live?

Dune Acres is a small town of 293 in Indiana, with a median household income of $212,083 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Dune Acres stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dune Acres is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dune Acres 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

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

Metric	Dune Acres, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$662,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,150	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$212,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dune Acres's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.5 /100k

Property Crime

544.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Dune Acres, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	77.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dune Acres sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation and 40.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dune Acres, IN
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	40.3"

Demographics

Metric	Dune Acres, IN	National Avg
Population	293	—
Median Age	60.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	5.8%	6.3%
Under 18	5.1%	22.2%
65 and over	36.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Porter, IN 2 mi Burns Harbor, IN 3 mi Chesterton, IN 4 mi Ogden Dunes, IN 6 mi Portage, IN 6 mi

Dune Acres vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dune Acres, IN affordable or expensive?

Dune Acres's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dune Acres roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $662,500 and median rent is $3,150/month.

What is the crime rate in Dune Acres, IN?

Dune Acres's violent crime rate is 111.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 544.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dune Acres?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dune Acres, IN a good place to live?

Dune Acres, IN has a population of 293, a median household income of $212,083, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Dune Acres?

Dune Acres averages 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches with about 40.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Dune Acres?

The population of Dune Acres, Indiana is 293 with a median age of 60.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dune Acres?

Key numbers for living in Dune Acres: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $662,500, median household income $212,083, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dune Acres side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.