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Round Lake Park, IL


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Round Lake Park, Illinois

Introduction to Round Lake Park, Illinois

Round Lake Park, Illinois, in Lake county, is 11 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois and 40 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village’s population is 6,038.

Round Lake Park History

Acres of corn and soybeans were originally grown in the area around Round Lake Park. Residents of Chicago used the area as a summer vacation spot, and its is now a thriving community with a diverse population.

Round Lake Park and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Hill Heritage Museum
  • Volo Bog State Natural Area
  • Deerfield Historic Village
  • Chicago Botanic Garden
  • Kenilworth Assembly Hall

Things To Do In Round Lake Park

Local museums and historical sites include the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, the Chester Gould Dick Tracy Museum, the Kenosha Public Museum, the Deerfield Historic Village and the Ward W. Willits House. Local parks include Big Foot Beach State Park, the Chain O'Lakes State Park and the Illinois Beach State Park. The Chicago Botanic Garden is nearby as well.

Round Lake Park Transportation

Chicago O'Hare International is the nearest major airport.

Round Lake Park Higher Education

Nearby colleges include the Adler School of Professional Psychology, Carthage College and the Catholic Theological Union at Chicago.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Round Lake Park Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Round Lake Park, IL

Comparing Round Lake Park 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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