West Dundee, Illinois
Village · Population 7,906 · #266 in Illinois
About West Dundee
Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, West Dundee is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 7,906.
Officially, West Dundee is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,967 residents per square mile.
📰 West Dundee News Today
- West Dundee Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Kenneth H. Lange Obituary | Miller Funeral Home | West Dundee, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- 2786 Connolly Ln, West Dundee, IL 60118 Realtor.com · Aug 7
- Illinois' Quaint Chicago Suburb Is A Riverside Village With A Charming Downtown, Shops, And Family-Friendly Fun islands.com · Apr 18
- West Dundee news: Body found in Jelkes Creek near South 8th Street and Boncosky Road, police say ABC7 Chicago · Feb 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West Dundee Unique
- The only place in America named West Dundee — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,906.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in West Dundee
📍 Carrington Reserve📍 Country View Highlands📍 Dunhill Estates📍 Gilberts Glen📍 Grand Pointe Meadows📍 Hill Subdivision📍 Hoppe's Resubdivision📍 Oak Knolls Estates📍 Oak Knolls Junior📍 Smokerise📍 Tara📍 Woodland Meadows
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🍽️ Where to Eat in West Dundee
- Burnt Toast — american
- Moretti's Pizzeria — pizza
- PHO SAIGON — vietnamese
- Randall Roadhouse — pizza
- Rookey's Sports Bar — american
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Tatsu Ramen House — ramen
- Taylor Street Pizza — pizza
- Village Pizza and Pub — pizza
- Meat & Potato Eatery
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Dundee
- Glen Eagle Park reviews ★
- Huntley Marsh · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Carrington Park reviews ★
- Randall Oaks Park reviews ★
- Tall Grass Prairie Recreation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in West Dundee
- Dundee Highlands Elem School
- Dundee Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)7,906
Rank in state#266 of 1,294
Land area4.02 sq mi
Density1,967/sq mi
Coordinates42.1044, -88.3334