Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Round Lake is a small city in Illinois with a population of 18,588. Residents earn $108,965 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Round Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Round Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Round Lake is $108,965, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Round Lake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Round Lake is $257,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,494 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Round Lake is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 124 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 816 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Round Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 43.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 56.7% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| 223% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,965 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,300 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.38% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $257,400 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $317,780 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 5.0% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,494 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.38% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 124.3/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.2/100K |
| Robbery | 32.4/100K |
| Assault | 75.7/100K |
| Total Property | 816.1/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 86.5/100K |
| Theft | 724.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 5.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 767 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3432°N, 88.1021°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,343/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |