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Moving to Round Lake Heights, IL
$357,450Median listing price
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About Round Lake Heights
Round Lake Heights (~2,600 residents) is a tiny village in the Chain O'Lakes region, almost entirely residential with modest single-family homes. No commercial downtown; residents orient to Round Lake for the lake, shopping, and Metra.
Home prices in Round Lake Heights
The median listing price in Round Lake Heights is $357,450.
Top places in Round Lake Heights
- Village parks.
- Nearby Round Lake lakefront (~5–10 minutes).
- Nearby Chain O'Lakes State Park (~15 minutes).
Commuting from Round Lake Heights
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Round Lake (Milwaukee District North) (~5–10 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~50–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Round Lake Heights
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 Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Round Lake Heights, IL?
The median listing price in Round Lake Heights is $357,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Round Lake Heights, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Round Lake (Milwaukee District North) (~5–10 minutes by car, approximate). - Which school district serves Round Lake Heights, IL?
Round Lake Heights 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.