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Round Lake Beach.
About
Life in Round Lake Beach
Round Lake Beach offers an accessible suburban lifestyle for families and working professionals commuting to Chicago or seeking a quieter base in the northwest suburbs. The median home price of $199,000 and median household income of $87,000 suggest a working and middle-class community where homeownership is realistic, though you'll want to factor in a 30-minute average commute if you're heading downtown — Metra rail service helps, though it only runs weekdays. The Latino community is substantial and integral to the neighborhood's character; you'll find authentic restaurants, shops, and cultural spaces throughout town, which gives the area real flavor but means you're living in an established immigrant community, not a transient one.
Round Lake Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Foreign-Born
25.9%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Round Lake Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Round Lake Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (75.2%), and 46.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.6%
of households
Married Couples
51.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Round Lake Beach
In Round Lake Beach, rent runs 21% above the IL average, and home values are 24% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,765
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $258,881 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.1 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Round Lake Beach and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Round Lake Beach is 2.1 percentage points higher than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Round Lake Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute30.4 min avg
How Round Lake Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Round Lake Beach, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 74% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Round Lake Beach runs 74% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
85
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
772.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Round Lake Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Round Lake Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Flood | $70,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Round Lake Beach is about 4% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Round Lake Beach, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Lake County, county-wide
Round Lake Beach is about 4% of Lake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Round Lake Beach has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.2"
Annual Snowfall
43.4"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.07" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.64" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 4.12" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.44" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.92" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.27" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.36" |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 3.04" |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.54" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.28" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Round Lake Beach
Uninsured
15.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Round Lake Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Libertyville
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.8 mi away · Mchenry
Lake Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 11 mi away · Waukegan
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Round Lake Beach
Round Lake Beach's student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Round Lake Beach
Round Lake Beach has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
72 mi awayCities Near Round Lake Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Round Lake Beach FAQ
Is Round Lake Beach, Illinois affordable?⌄
Round Lake Beach's median rent is $1,543/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $86,059/year. Median home value is $199,200.
Is Round Lake Beach, Illinois safe?⌄
Round Lake Beach's violent crime rate was 85 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 772 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?⌄
Round Lake Beach has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Round Lake Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,543/month and median household income is $86,059/year. The median home value is $199,200. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Round Lake Beach, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Round Lake Beach is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from