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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Lily James

Planning a move to Round Lake -neighborhoods?

Alright, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $108,965 in Round Lake. Rent is about $1,494/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 18,588 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be ...

5 replies 1 upvotes moving
Lily James

Is it worth buying in Round Lake?

Hi all, I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Round Lake sits at 87.6 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation?

6 replies 9 upvotes housing
Peyton Cook

What Round Lake does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 30s, and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $108,965 in Round Lake. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's bett...

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Lily James

Is Round Lake worth it salary-wise?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Arianna M.

Best apartments in Round Lake under ?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a small town city with about 18,588 people. Rent is about $1,494/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $257,400, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scen...

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Kaylee Carter

Moving to Round Lake -what should I know?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. With a population of 18,588, Round Lake is a small town. Median household income is $108,965, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right s...

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Brielle Hughes

Most overrated things about Round Lake

First post here. With a population of 18,588, Round Lake is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Round Lake? Cheers. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, no...

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Henry

Life in Round Lake as a young professional

So, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,494/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $108,965 in Round Lake. Homes are going for about $257,400 on average. Median household income is $108,965, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the r...

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