City profile · Indiana · Census ACS 2023

Dune Acres, IN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Dune Acres - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

247
Residents
$176,875
Median income
$684,500
Median home
$1,317
Median rent (state)

Dune Acres - the verdict

Dune Acres ranks in the 97th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

97th
percentile, household income
92nd
percentile, home value
47th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Dune Acres, IN

247 people live in Dune Acres, Indiana - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Dune Acres brings in $176,875 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.9%. Dune Acres's housing stock carries a median value of $684,500, and the median resident age is 62.1 years. About 78.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 48.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier.

Living costs in Indiana run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Indiana at 93.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,317 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $235 across Indiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 81.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

247 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Indiana

Median Household Income

$176,875 /yr

Poverty 2.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Indiana average

How does Dune Acres compare to other US cities?

Here's how Dune Acres stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 97% higher than other cities
Home value 92% pricier than other cities
Median rent 47% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Dune Acres against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Indiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Indiana-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Dune Acres's strongest outlier among Indiana cities

Among the 771 Indiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Dune Acres ranks #7 - the 99th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Dune Acres only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#7 of 766
99th percentile in Indiana
Median Gross Rent
#118 of 850
81st percentile in Indiana
Median Home Value
#7 of 771
99th percentile in Indiana
Poverty Rate
#576 of 849
32nd percentile in Indiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#7 of 850
99th percentile in Indiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Indiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

97thIncome percentile

97th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Dune Acres's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$684,500 8th percentile more affordable than 8% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Dune Acres $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Dune Acres, IN Dune Acres, IN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Dune Acres, IN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Dune Acres, IN median $176,875/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Dune Acres, IN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Dune Acres, IN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 78.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 48.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
247
Median Income
$176,875
Median Home Value
$684,500
Median Age
62.1
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor force participation
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
78.7%

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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228 residents230 residents232 residents234 residents236 residents 202020212022202320242025 233 residents 230 residents ▼ -1.3%
Dune Acres's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 1
2021 1
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.8%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
3.6%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
21.6%

Based on 111 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Indiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$110
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$235
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Indiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Indiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Dune Acres sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,317/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
81.4 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Indiana

Napoleon
247 people
Laotto
245 people
Oakville
249 people
Schaefer Lake
245 people
Cedar Grove
244 people
Kingsbury
244 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Dune Acres's 247 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Boone, CO
247 people
Butler, IL
247 people
Kiron, IA
247 people
Coldiron, KY
247 people
Joyce, LA
247 people
Omer, MI
247 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Dune Acres's $176,875 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Milpitas, CA
$176,822 median income
Hoboken, NJ
$176,943 median income
Croom, MD
$176,758 median income
Springfield, NJ
$177,045 median income
Southampton, NY
$177,045 median income
Fanwood, NJ
$176,667 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Dune Acres, IN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Dune Acres, IN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.8% 6.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.0% White 85.8% Black or African American 1.6% Asian 4.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.1% Two or more races 2.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Dune Acres compares to nearby Indiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Dune Acres (this city) 247 $176,875
Napoleon 247 $58,750
Laotto 245 $118,500
Oakville 249 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IN Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Dune Acres, IN?

What is the population of Dune Acres, IN? +

Dune Acres, IN has a population of 247 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Dune Acres, IN? +

In Dune Acres, the typical household earns $176,875 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Dune Acres? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Dune Acres; the closest available measure is the Indiana state average, a cost of living index of 93.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Indiana vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Dune Acres, IN? +

A typical home in Dune Acres is worth $684,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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