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Mundelein, IL

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Delight in this small town’s lush surroundings

Suburban Idyllic Upscale Family-Friendly Welcoming Historic Growing Vibrant Diverse Convenient

Mundelein is a lush, peaceful suburb located about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. Mundelein’s environment is conducive to an array of outdoor activities, with 33 parks and numerous recreational services in town. Diamond Lake is a popular summer destination for Mundelein residents and visitors alike, featuring plenty of opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, biking, horseback riding, and more.

Mundelein is home to the annual Mundelein Community Days, one of the best festivals in Lake County celebrating Mundelein’s rich heritage and progressive future. A bevy of year-round events, delectable restaurants, and specialty shops bring the Mundelein community together and contribute to a distinct sense of place in Downtown Mundelein. Among the many events held in Downtown Mundelein are Park on Park classic car shows, Summer Concert Series, a Farmers Market, the Craft Beer Festival, Mundelein Fine Arts Festival, and the One World Cultural Festival.

Chicago and Milwaukee are both about an hour’s drive from Mundelein. Commuting and traveling from Mundelein is easy with access to major roadways, a Metra train station, and three airports.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Mundelein, IL is $1,422 for a studio, $1,609 for one bedroom, $1,865 for two bedrooms, and $1,608 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mundelein has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,609/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$3,469/month
2,079 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,816/month
1,569 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,613/month
1,459 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Fremont Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

652 Students

8
out of 10

Mechanics Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

512 Students

4
out of 10

West Oak Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-5

246 Students

4
out of 10

Fremont Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

666 Students

Rating Unavailable

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

440 Students

Rating Unavailable

Fremont Jr High/Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

763 Students

7
out of 10

Carl Sandburg Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

539 Students

4
out of 10

West Oak Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

302 Students

3
out of 10

Mundelein Cons High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,212 Students

5
out of 10

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