Round Lake Park, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
7,833 Population
$57,486 Median Income
$157,900 Home Value
$1,320 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
27 Violent Crime / 100K
46.4 yrs Median Age
16.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population7,833
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density3,784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 56.4%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$57,486
Per Capita Income$26,624
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty Rate9.0%
County GDP$15,983M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$157,900
Zillow Value$218,832
Median Rent$1,320
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Depression18.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime27/100K
Property Crime1,102/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft13.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul21° / 72°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow43 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+79.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Work From Home9.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Round Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$57,486
Home Value$157,900
Median Rent$1,320
Poverty Rate9.0%
Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
Unemployment4.2%
Violent Crime27.2 /100K
Avg Temperature47.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,833
Population Density3,784 per sq mi
Median Age46.4 years
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56.4% Black 1.8% Hispanic 4.6% Other 37.2%
White56.4%
Black or African American1.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races37.2%

Language

English Only60.6%
Spanish Speakers39.4%
English 60.6% Spanish 39.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.7%
Health Insurance92.4%

Income

24% below avg
Median Household Income$57,486
Per Capita Income$26,624
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,060
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.2%
Poverty Rate9.0%
Total Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation645
Healthcare Facilities846
Retail Stores816
Manufacturing432
Total Establishments7,928

Industry Mix

Restaurants 645 Healthcare 846 Retail 816 Manufacturing 432

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$93,804
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,712

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.0 min
Work From Home9.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$157,900
Zillow Home Value Index$218,832

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$219,000
Price Per Sq Ft$190
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops14.3%
Active Inventory21

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied86.5%

Rental Costs

13% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,320

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,712
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.52%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression18.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.4%
Regular Checkup73.2%
Premature Death Rate5,730 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)846
Restaurants (County)645

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime27.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery13.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault13.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,101.7 /100K
Burglary217.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft870.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft13.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)18

Temperature

21°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average47.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.5 in
Annual Snowfall43.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation793 ft (242 m)
Land Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density3,784 per sq mi
Latitude42.3407°
Longitude-88.0812°
County FIPS17111

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Republican +5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.3%
High School+79.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,784 per sq mi
Land Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)18

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