Village in Illinois, United States

Mundelein

$371kMedian Home
279Days with 5+ hrs sun
59°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation32kCenter elevation735 ft
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Mundelein is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States and a northern suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 31,560, making this the fourth largest town in Lake County. The village straddles Libertyville Township and Fremont Township, and borders Grayslake, Ivanhoe, Diamond Lake, and Libertyville. The village lies 33 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

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Where It Is

Location Context
Mundelein, Illinois
Latitude42.26°
Longitude-88.00°
Population32k
Center elevation735 ft

State Context

IllinoisU.S. state

Illinois is a state in the Midwestern United States. It borders on Lake Michigan to its northeast, the Mississippi River to its west, and the Wabash and Ohio rivers to its south. Of the fifty U.S. states, Illinois has the fifth-largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth-largest population, and the 25th-most land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.95%Avg sales tax: 8.86%Property tax: 2.08%Official school data available

About the Region

Great Lakes Midwest

The Great Lakes Midwest includes lakefront metropolitan areas, inland cities, university towns, and rural communities. Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Minneapolis illustrate different urban settings within this broad grouping.

Proximity to a Great Lake can influence local weather, but lake-effect snow does not affect every city equally. Inland and southern parts of the region also differ from northern lakefront locations. Compare local snowfall, temperatures, housing, and transport rather than assuming one regional pattern.

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People

City Profile

Median Age38 yrs
College Educated43%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home13%of workforce
Poverty Rate8%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$2,170/mo
Median rent
$371k
Median home price
Rent burden26% of income
Household Income
$100k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
88
Walk Score
38
School Rating
8.2/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
279
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

76% of the year
Avg High Temp
59°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Steady humidity
69% warm season / 74% cool season
Comfort Score
45/100
Mixed
Temp Swing
51°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
38"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
32"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
48
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 69% · Winter 74% · Jun-Jan 64-79%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
22 days
per year with AQI > 100
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