Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Round Lake
Round Lake, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,487
Population
17,455
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A tranquil lakeside suburb with Chicago at arm’s reach
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Lake
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$86,506
Average: $103,650
Education
4,736
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,350
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Round Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Round Lake, IL is $1,487 for one bedroom, and $1,560 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Round Lake has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,487/month
737 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Round Lake, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
333 Students
Public
Grades K-8
320 Students
Public
Grades K-5
345 Students
Public
Grades K-8
320 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
673 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,258 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.