What are the schools like in Round Lake, IL?

Round Lake is served primarily by Round Lake CUSD 116. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Round Lake?

The median household income in Round Lake, IL is $92,165 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Round Lake, IL?

Round Lake has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.1 inches.

Round Lake, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Round Lake, IL affordable or expensive?

Round Lake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Round Lake is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $248,100 and the median rent is $1,481 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Round Lake, IL?

Round Lake has a violent crime rate of 81.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 599.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Round Lake, IL a Good Place to Live?

Round Lake is a small city of 18,677 in Illinois, with a median household income of $92,165 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Round Lake stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Round Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Round Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Round Lake's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Round Lake costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Round Lake, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$248,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,481	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,165	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Round Lake's violent crime rate is 81.8 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.8 /100k

Property Crime

599.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Round Lake is served primarily by Round Lake CUSD 116. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Round Lake, IL	National Avg
School District	Round Lake CUSD 116	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Round Lake sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Round Lake, IL
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.1"

Demographics

Metric	Round Lake, IL	National Avg
Population	18,677	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.4%	18.9%
Asian	16.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Round Lake Park, IL 1 mi Hainesville, IL 2 mi Long Lake, IL 2 mi Round Lake Heights, IL 3 mi Round Lake Beach, IL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Round Lake

Round Lake, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60073

Round Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Round Lake, IL affordable or expensive?

Round Lake's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Round Lake roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $248,100 and median rent is $1,481/month.

What is the crime rate in Round Lake, IL?

Round Lake's violent crime rate is 81.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 599.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Round Lake?

Public schools in Round Lake are operated by Round Lake CUSD 116. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 39.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Round Lake, IL a good place to live?

Round Lake, IL has a population of 18,677, a median household income of $92,165, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Round Lake?

Round Lake averages 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches with about 43.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Round Lake?

Round Lake, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60073.

What is the population of Round Lake?

The population of Round Lake, Illinois is 18,677 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Round Lake?

Key numbers for living in Round Lake: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $248,100, median household income $92,165, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Round Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.