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Moving to Round Lake Beach, IL
$264,900Median listing price
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About Round Lake Beach
Round Lake Beach (~26,800 residents) is a large, affordable village on the Chain O'Lakes, with a public beach on Round Lake as its centerpiece. Housing is modest single-family homes, many with lake access, plus apartments and townhomes.
Home prices in Round Lake Beach
The median listing price in Round Lake Beach is $264,900.
Top places in Round Lake Beach
- Round Lake Beach
- Round Lake lakefront
- Village parks and sports fields.
- Nearby Chain O'Lakes State Park (~15 minutes).
Commuting from Round Lake Beach
- Metra North Central Service (NCS); Round Lake Beach station in town to Chicago Union Station. Limited weekday-only service — verify schedule.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~50–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Round Lake Beach
Public schools: Round Lake Community Unit School District 116. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Round Lake Beach FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Round Lake Beach, IL?
The median listing price in Round Lake Beach is $264,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Round Lake Beach, IL?
Metra North Central Service (NCS); Round Lake Beach station in town to Chicago Union Station. Limited weekday-only service — verify schedule. - Which school district serves Round Lake Beach, IL?
Round Lake Beach is served by Round Lake Community Unit School District 116. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.