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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Adrian Morgan

Planning a move to Round Lake Beach -neighborhoods?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 27,081, Round Lake Beach is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $191,200, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here?...

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Kai Allen

Best kept secrets of Round Lake Beach, IL

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $86,632, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Adrian Morgan

Is Round Lake Beach good for remote workers?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $191,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,382 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, ...

6 replies 9 upvotes jobs
nashvillerunner2020

Best apartments in Round Lake Beach under ?

OK so You can expect to pay around $1,382 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Round Lake Beach sits at 146.9 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Round Lake Beach? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cost of living is definite...

1 replies 29 upvotes housing
Hunter M.

Grocery stores in Round Lake Beach -recommendations?

Hey, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 27,081, Round Lake Beach is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $86,632 in Round Lake Beach. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd...

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Luca B.

What to expect moving to Round Lake Beach?

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 16 months ago and Homes are going for about $191,200 on average. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 27,081, Round Lake Beach is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,382 for rent here. There's a real sense of community ...

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Oliver Allen

Cost of living reality check -Round Lake Beach

Hello, I've been here for 2 years and The median home value here is around $191,200, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech sc...

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Quinn J.

How is the nightlife in Round Lake Beach?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $191,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,382 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. An...

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nashvillerunner2020

Healthcare options in Round Lake Beach?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts.

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Kinsley M.

Rent vs buy in Round Lake Beach -what makes sense?

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $86,632 in Round Lake Beach. Rent is about $1,382/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? Honestly, I think it's ...

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nashvillerunner2020

Worst things about Round Lake Beach nobody talks about

First post here. We have two kids and Median household income is $86,632, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $86,632 in Round Lake Beach. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be roug...

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Owen Bennett

Cheapest neighborhoods in Round Lake Beach?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Homes are going for about $191,200 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Round Lake Beach?

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Luca B.

Honest thoughts on life in Round Lake Beach

Alright, Rent is about $1,382/month for a decent place. With a population of 27,081, Round Lake Beach is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Nicholas Ortiz

Career opportunities in Round Lake Beach, IL

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $191,200, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,382 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Eliana B.

What I wish I knew before living in Round Lake Beach

So, Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Round Lake Beach sits at 146.9 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Kinsley M.

Things Round Lake Beach needs to improve

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $191,200 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Round Lake Beach sits at 146.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, which is about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoo...

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Eliana B.

Healthcare options in Round Lake Beach?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $86,632 in Round Lake Beach. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts?

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Oliver Allen

Moving to Round Lake Beach with kids -good idea?

So, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,081 people. Rent is about $1,382/month for a decent place. Median household income is $86,632, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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