At a Glance
Median Income
$95,263
$49,901 per capita
Home Value
$314,200
Zillow: $438,362
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
12.2% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Round Lake residents earn a median household income of $95,263 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,901. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Round Lake is $314,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,362. Median rent is $1,655/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
56.1% of adults in Round Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Round Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population956
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,263
Per Capita$49,901
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,200
Rent$1,655
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$438,362
Housing Units392
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation207 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Round Lake was founded in 1867.
The median home in Round Lake was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Albany International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.