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Cost of Living in Round Lake Beach, IL

Population 27,079 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,543
Median home value$199,200
Median household income$86,059

The median rent in Round Lake Beach, IL is $1,543/month, 21% higher than the Illinois median and 9% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $199,200, 40% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $86,059 a year, 3% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 21.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $61,720/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,007/mo

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Round Lake Beach vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

Round Lake BeachIllinoisU.S.
Median rent$1,543$1,274$1,413
Median home value$199,200$263,300$332,700
Median household income$86,059$83,390$80,734
Homeownership rate79.3%67.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.2%37.8%35.7%
Poverty rate14.8%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.6%5.8%5.2%
Work from home7.9%15.9%15.1%
Median age33.839.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Round Lake Beach, IL?

The median gross rent in Round Lake Beach, IL is $1,543 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Round Lake Beach, IL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $61,720 a year in gross income.

Is Round Lake Beach, IL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 9% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.3 times the median household income.

Other cities in Illinois

Chicago, ILRent $1,440 · Income $77,902Aurora, ILRent $1,596 · Income $93,633Naperville, ILRent $1,885 · Income $155,105Joliet, ILRent $1,276 · Income $92,201Rockford, ILRent $985 · Income $54,752Elgin, ILRent $1,361 · Income $90,282

Cities with a similar cost of living

Lexington, SCRent $1,545 · Income $87,126Benbrook, TXRent $1,566 · Income $86,292Randallstown, MDRent $1,577 · Income $85,735Meadowbrook, VARent $1,583 · Income $86,054Raleigh, NCRent $1,572 · Income $85,395Burnsville, MNRent $1,513 · Income $87,024

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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