At a Glance
Median Income
$108,965
$42,300 per capita
Home Value
$257,400
Zillow: $317,780
Median Rent
$1,494/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
657/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Round Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Round Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Round Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Round Lake residents earn a median household income of $108,965 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,300. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Round Lake is $257,400 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,780. Median rent is $1,494/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Round Lake reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 657/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Round Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Round Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,588
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density3,343/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,965
Per Capita$42,300
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,400
Rent$1,494
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$317,780
Housing Units6,418
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property657/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary93/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation767 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Round Lake was built in 2003.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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