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Round Lake, IL

Round Lake, IL.

Population: 62,868 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Round Lake, IL is $281,120 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $294,913 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,494/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,120

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$281,120
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+18.5%
5-year appreciation
+39.5%
10-year appreciation
+94.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2026)
$281,120
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$294,913
Median list price
$276,175
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+10.4%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
193
For-sale inventory
148
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
146
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
64

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,494/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lake ROE, Grayslake CCSD 46, Round Lake CUSD 116
Schools include
Round Lake ALOP, Avon Center Elem School, Park East School, Park West School, Indian Hill Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · strong wind: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
198
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Wauconda Sand & Gravel (4.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.5 in
Annual snowfall
43.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
70,740
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
82,150

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Rockenbach Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
78
Hospitals include
LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL, MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,667 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
19.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,534
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
285,312
Average weekly wage
$1,834
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,468

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Round LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$281,120$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$294,913$214,937$319,906
Median days on market48 days48 days48 days
Typical rent$2,494/mo$1,789/mo$1,803/mo
Median annual property tax$6,534$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Round Lake, IL?
$281,120.
What is the median sale price in Round Lake, IL?
$294,913.
How long do homes take to sell in Round Lake, IL?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Round Lake, IL?
Typical rent: $2,494/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Round Lake, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Round Lake, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Round Lake, IL. 198 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Round Lake, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Round Lake, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Round Lake, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Wauconda Sand & Gravel, 4.9 mi.
How many schools serve Round Lake, IL?
13 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Round Lake, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Round Lake, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Round Lake, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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