What are the schools like in Round Lake Beach, IL?

Round Lake Beach 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 Beach?

The median household income in Round Lake Beach, IL is $83,293 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Round Lake Beach, IL?

Round Lake Beach has an average high temperature of 29.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Round Lake Beach, IL affordable or expensive?

Round Lake Beach's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Round Lake Beach is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $172,000 and the median rent is $1,410 per month.

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

Round Lake Beach has a violent crime rate of 82.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 900.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Round Lake Beach, IL a Good Place to Live?

Round Lake Beach is a small city of 27,229 in Illinois, with a median household income of $83,293 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Round Lake Beach stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

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

Metric	Round Lake Beach, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$172,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,410	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,293	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Round Lake Beach's violent crime rate is 82.6 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

82.6 /100k

Property Crime

900.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Round Lake Beach 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 Beach, 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	16.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Round Lake Beach sees average highs of 29.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Round Lake Beach, IL
Average High — January	29.9°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.2"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Round Lake Beach, IL	National Avg
Population	27,229	—
Median Age	33.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Round Lake Beach, IL affordable or expensive?

Round Lake Beach's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Round Lake Beach roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $172,000 and median rent is $1,410/month.

What is the crime rate in Round Lake Beach, IL?

Round Lake Beach's violent crime rate is 82.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 900.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Round Lake Beach?

Public schools in Round Lake Beach 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. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Round Lake Beach, IL a good place to live?

Round Lake Beach, IL has a population of 27,229, a median household income of $83,293, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Beach?

Round Lake Beach averages 29.9°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Round Lake Beach?

The population of Round Lake Beach, Illinois is 27,229 with a median age of 33.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Round Lake Beach: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $172,000, median household income $83,293, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Round Lake Beach side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.