Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea House
Coffee Shop
The Price Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Dundee Township Historical Society
Museum
Cinemark Spring Hill Mall
Cinema
Santa's Village AZoosment Park
Theme Park
Paintball Explosion
Attraction
Classic Cinemas Cinema 12 Theatre
Cinema
Liberty Lanes
Bowling Alley
Randy's Vegetables
Attraction
Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo
Zoo
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Elgin History Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (9) A+
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
CRAFT Donuts+Coffee
Sweets
Bikini Bottom Bar and Grill
Bar
Bamboozels
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carol's Corner
Bar
River Lee's Pub
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Van's Frozen Custard
Fast Food
Dukes Blues n BBQ
Fast Food
Diamond Jim's Gas Grill
Bar
Bandito Barney's Beach Club
Bar
River Street Tavern
Bar
Maxwells
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Bella Bistro
Alcohol
Brown's Chicken & Pasta
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (3) A+
LifeZone360
Gym
Lifezone 360
Gym
Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (2) F
PetCo - Pet Supplies
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Hot Masala Grocery
Grocery Store
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
Elgin Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Grafelman Park
Park
Bartels Park
Park
Freeman Park
Park
Aldis Park
Park
West Dundee Fire and Police Stations
Park
Prairie Meadow Park
Park
South End Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Carpenter Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Curiousity Shed
Playground
Huffman Park
Park
Sabatino Park
Park
Sleepy Hallow Pool/Park
Park
White Oaks Park
Park
Meadowdale Park
Park
Golfview Park
Park
Morningside Park
Park
Snuffy's Prarie
Park
Carrington Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Besinger Park
Park
Austin Park
Park
Rolling Hills Park
Park
Little Kemper Park
Park
Shops (14) A+
Speedway
Convenience Store
Nails Trend
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Dundee Supermart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Bicycle Garage
Bicycle
Bridal Boys
Clothing
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Spring Hill Fashion Corner
Mall
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Barnes & Noble
Books
Macy's
Department Store
Spring Hill Mall
Mall
Main Street Bicycles
Bicycle
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Robinnes Flowers
Florist
Walmart
Department Store
ChairTech
Furniture
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Trio
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
The Milk Pail
Mall
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute D

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in West Dundee.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Spring Hill Mall
Bus Stop
Mall Drive & Meadowdale Shopping Center/Cinema 12
Bus Stop
Golfview & Dundee
Bus Stop
L W Besinger Drive & Lake Marian
Bus Stop
West River & Willow Lake
Bus Stop
Pace I-90 & IL-25 Park-n-Ride
Bus Stop
Kennedy (IL 25) & Kings
Bus Stop
Elgin
Bus Stop
Technology & Vantage
Bus Stop
Pace I-90 & Randall Road Park-n-Ride
Bus Stop
Slade & Center
Bus Stop
Technology & Galvin
Bus Stop
Sherman Hospital
Bus Stop
Big Timber Road Metra Station WB
Bus Stop
Big Timber Road Metra Station EB
Bus Stop
Big Timber Road
Transit Station
Park Center & Building 5595
Bus Stop
Wing & McLean
Bus Stop
854 Summit St
Bus Stop
Pace Prairie Stone Transit Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West Dundee is 118/100 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

West Dundee crime rates are 932 per 100k, which is 53% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
828 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
104 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in West Dundee is $95,707 - which is 62% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$95,707 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.4% A+
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Valley Plastic Surgery Center
Clinic
East Dundee Police Department
Police
West Dundee Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
West Dundee Police Department
Police
Advocate Outpatient Center
Clinic
Main Street Dental
Dentist
East Dundee Fire District
Fire Station
Rutland-Dundee Townships Fire Protection District Station #2
Fire Station
Sleepy Hollow Police Department
Police
West Dundee Public Safety Center II
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Elgin Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Carpentersville Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Slade Health Center
Clinic
Elgin Family Physicians
Doctor
Smiles on Randall
Dentist
Advocate Sherman Hospital
Hospital
Home Dialysis Services Kidney Care Center
Clinic
Kids First Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
DaVita Cobblestone Dialysis
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elgin Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

West Dundee home prices are $285,900 - which is 64% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$285,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B

The West Dundee graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Dundee Highlands Elem School
St Catherine Of Siena Elementary School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Parkview Elementary School
Carpentersville Middle School
Sleepy Hollow Elem School
Lakewood School
Oak Ridge School
Golfview Elem School
Meadowdale Elem School
Summit School
The Einstein Academy
Elgin Math And Science Acad Chtr
Success Academy Hs
Dream Academy
Perry Elementary School
Coleman Elem School
Century Oaks Elem School
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
Liberty Elementary School
Sunny Hill Elem School
Dundee Middle School
Mckinley Elem School
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
Lincoln Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Oak Ridge School
Oak Ridge Rssp
Hamilton Academy
Summit School
The Einstein Academy
Dundee-Crown High School
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ratings A+

West Dundee has an overall rating of 95% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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West Dundee Area Facts

  • West Dundee has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Dundee crime rates are 53% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in West Dundee is 22% higher than the Illinois average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Dundee? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Grafelman Park
      Bartels Park
      Freeman Park
      Aldis Park
      West Dundee Fire and Police Stations
      Prairie Meadow Park
      South End Park
      Triangle Park

      Entertainment

      Dundee Township Historical Society
      Cinemark Spring Hill Mall
      Santa's Village AZoosment Park
      Paintball Explosion
      Classic Cinemas Cinema 12 Theatre
      Liberty Lanes
      Randy's Vegetables
      Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Chipotle
      CRAFT Donuts+Coffee
      Bikini Bottom Bar and Grill
      Bamboozels
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Carol's Corner

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Dundee? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in West Dundee.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Dundee? The cost of living in West Dundee is 118/100 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
      West Dundee
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Dundee? West Dundee crime rates are 932, which are 53% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      932 per 100k people

      60% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 108

      60% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -30%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Dundee? The median income in West Dundee is $95,707 which is 62% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $95,70773% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,32745% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      70% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Dundee a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Dundee home prices? West Dundee home prices are $285,900 - which is 64% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $285,90055% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,29637% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does West Dundee have good schools? The West Dundee graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      46% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Dundee a good place to live? West Dundee has an overall rating of 95% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      2 total surveys

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