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

Round Lake Park 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 Park?

The median household income in Round Lake Park, IL is $56,097 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

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

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

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

Round Lake Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Round Lake Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,100 and the median rent is $1,306 per month.

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

Round Lake Park has a violent crime rate of 90.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 90.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

Round Lake Park is a small town of 7,778 in Illinois, with a median household income of $56,097 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Round Lake Park 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 Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Metric	Round Lake Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,306	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,097	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Round Lake Park's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.4 /100k

Property Crime

90.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Round Lake Park 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 Park, 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	14.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Round Lake Park 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 Park, 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 Park, IL	National Avg
Population	7,778	—
Median Age	45.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	32.8%	16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Round Lake Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Round Lake Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Round Lake Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $151,100 and median rent is $1,306/month.

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

Round Lake Park's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 90.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Round Lake Park?

Public schools in Round Lake Park 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. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Round Lake Park, IL has a population of 7,778, a median household income of $56,097, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. 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 Park?

Round Lake Park 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 is the population of Round Lake Park?

The population of Round Lake Park, Illinois is 7,778 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Round Lake Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $151,100, median household income $56,097, crime index 16 (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 Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.