Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Round Lake Beach
Round Lake Beach, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$841
Population
25,680
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A thriving Chicago suburb with a taste of the region’s scenic beauty
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Diverse
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Round Lake Beach is a suburban community in the far north of Illinois, practically within sight of the Wisconsin state line. The namesake Round Lake is just one of dozens of small lakes surrounding the city, making it a great location for folks who love boating, fishing, and watersports. Small shops, restaurants, and neighborhood bars are scattered throughout the town, with the largest being Rollins Crossing on the east side. Metra’s North Central Service will get you to Chicago’s Union station in about ninety minutes, allowing you to get into town for work or leisure without having to drive.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,612
Average: $94,055
Education
3,821
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,566
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Round Lake Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Round Lake Beach, IL is $841 for one bedroom, and $1,053 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Round Lake Beach has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$841/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$2,279/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,990/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Round Lake Beach, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Raymond Ellis Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
534 Students
Round Lake Beach Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Neighborhood Museum
- Prairie Grass Nature Museum
- Rollins Savanna Preserve
- Nippersink Preserve
- Grant Woods Forest Preserve
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.