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Round Lake, IL Area Guide

A tranquil lakeside suburb with Chicago at arm’s reach

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Lake Scenic Public Transportation Rail Service Metrarail Golf

Round Lake is a suburban community in the far north of Illinois, just minutes from the Wisconsin state line. The city’s namesake is just one of dozens of small lakes surrounding the city, making it a great location for folks who love boating, fishing, and watersports. Almost entirely residential, the town hosts a tiny Downtown business district along Railroad Avenue, and the neighboring community of Round Lake Beach features a broader selection of restaurants and shopping centers. 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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Round Lake, IL is $1,483 for one bedroom, and $1,559 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Round Lake has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,483/month
737 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,729/month
843 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Round Lake, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Park East School

Public

Grades K-5

Park West School

Public

Grades K-8

Village Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Park West School

Public

Grades K-8

Magee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Round Lake Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Nippersink Preserve
  • Prairie Grass Nature Museum
  • Children's Neighborhood Museum
  • Marl Flat
  • Millennium Trail and Greenway

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.