West Dundee Town Information

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OUR HISTORY

Our rich history began with the end of the Blackhawk War of 1832. When this conflict concluded, a new area of northern Illinois was suddenly open for settlement. This area was The Fox River Valley. It was in this pristine location that the Village of West Dundee was founded.

Though influenced by more than a century of growth in the Chicago area, West Dundee lay far enough outside Chicago's direct sphere of influence to forge its own, unique identity based primarily on the local agriculture settlements and neighboring River Valley communities.

Located less than an hour from Chicago, West Dundee grew into a vibrant, yet quaint community that was a world apart from the hustle and bustle of its neighbor to the southeast.

While West Dundee formed its own unique character, it has still embraced the regional growth that was destined for The Fox River Valley. The area's rolling landscapes and open farmland, plus convenient access to Interstate 90, Chicago, Rockford, and O'Hare Airport, make the Village an ideal place to work, live, and play.

FOX RIVER DEVELOPMENT

As part of the upper Fox River Valley in northern Illinois, West Dundee enjoys one of the region's most unique and treasured assets, the Fox River greenway. The Fox River serves as the Village's eastern border and is quickly becoming one of the community's finest recreational areas. The wonderful Riverwalk plan provides easy access to public walks and parks adjacent to the river. If you would like to be a part of our Riverwalk history, please click on this link to download a copy of West Dundee's Riverwalk Brick Order Form.

DIVERSE COMMUNITY OPTIONS

One of the attributes of a healthy village is the diversity of community options available. Residents of West Dundee have a truly astounding variety of options open for them.

Education Options
Residents have a choice of public or private elementary and high schools. For higher education, Elgin Community College is close by and offers vocational and college transfer classes. Northern Illinois University, Illinois' second largest public university, has a satellite campus to the east of the Village in nearby Hoffman Estates. What´s more, Northern Illinois University's main campus is located just 30 miles southwest in DeKalb, Illinois.

Healthcare Options
When it comes to quality healthcare, we have plenty to offer to put your mind (and body) at ease. Facilities include a healthcare network of several hospitals in the Fox Valley Region that provide physician referral and community education services.

Housing
Looking for new construction? Or are you more interested in a vintage residence? The Village of West Dundee has an enormous variety of housing sizes, architectural styles, and price ranges to please any taste or budget.

Restaurants and Entertainment
Want to find a nice place to eat or a great place to shop? Check out all that the Village of West Dundee has to offer in the way of entertainment.

STATISTICAL FACTS & FIGURES

According to the 2000 Special Census, 5,500 people call West Dundee home ? a 14.5% increase in five years. The median age in 2000 was 35.4 with an average household size of 2.6, and a median housing value of $210,000.

West Dundee encompasses some 3.5 square miles and 1300+ acres, of which 71+ acres are open land or park space. It also is the home to the Spring Hill regional mall, which is served by five retail anchor tenants and numerous specialty shops and services making West Dundee a strong regional retail employment center. Neighboring communities include Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, East Dundee, Algonquin, and Carpentersville.