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Round Lake, IL


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Round Lake, Illinois

Round Lake, Illinois, in Lake county, is 12 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 40 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,842 people people live in Round Lake.

The People and Families of Round Lake

In Round Lake, about 57% of adults are married. Round Lake has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the village spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Round Lake is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Round Lake had a median family income of $61,277.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,550) in Round Lake than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Round Lake Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Round Lake, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Round Lake is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Round Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the village is the public transportation system.

High Points

Round Lake strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Round Lake Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Round Lake Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Round Lake Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Round Lake, IL

Comparing Round Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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