Living in Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Round Lake Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Round Lake Beach has 27,079 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $86,059 (3% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $199,200, the median rent is $1,543/month.
Round Lake Beach at a glance
- Population
- 27,079
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,059State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $199,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,543/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Round Lake Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Round Lake Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Round Lake Beach the median home value is $199,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,543 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,765 a month in housing costs.
Round Lake Beach median household income
The median household income in Round Lake Beach is $86,059 and the income per person is $33,191. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Round Lake Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,894
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.16
Round Lake Beach demographics
- Population
- 27,079
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 9%
- Households
- 8,537
- Foreign-born
- 25.9%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Round Lake Beach ›
Education in Round Lake Beach
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Round Lake Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Round Lake Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.1%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Round Lake Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Beach | 27,079 | $86,059 | $199,200 | $1,543 |
| Round Lake Heights | 2,592 | $78,986 | $216,800 | $1,453 |
| Venetian Village | 2,334 | $79,273 | $231,100 | $1,711 |
| Lake Villa | 8,683 | $118,750 | $351,700 | $1,533 |
| Long Lake | 3,307 | $104,621 | $220,100 | $1,530 |
| Round Lake Park | 7,919 | $55,813 | $164,900 | $1,402 |
| Round Lake | 18,628 | $111,977 | $278,600 | $1,710 |
| Fox Lake Hills | 2,399 | $111,964 | $245,000 | $1,390 |
| Hainesville | 3,524 | $129,911 | $210,500 | $1,225 |
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What is the median household income in Round Lake Beach, IL?
The median household income in Round Lake Beach is $86,059, 3% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Round Lake Beach?
The median home value in Round Lake Beach is $199,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Round Lake Beach?
The median gross rent in Round Lake Beach is $1,543 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Round Lake Beach, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Illinois median; home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Round Lake Beach?
The median age in Round Lake Beach is 33.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Round Lake Beach?
The average commute to work in Round Lake Beach is 30 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Round Lake Beach?
The unemployment rate in Round Lake Beach is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Round Lake Beach?
16.2% of adults in Round Lake Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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