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Moving to Round Lake, IL
$295,000Median listing price
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About Round Lake
Round Lake (~18,500 residents) is an affordable village in the Chain O'Lakes region, built around its namesake lake. Housing is modest single-family homes, many with lake access or lake rights, plus condos and townhomes — among the most affordable lake-community options in the Chicago metro.
Home prices in Round Lake
The median listing price in Round Lake is $295,000.
Top places in Round Lake
- Round Lake
- Hart's Hill Park
- Cedar Lake Road corridor
- Nearby Chain O'Lakes State Park (~15 minutes).
- Nippersink Forest Preserve
Commuting from Round Lake
- Metra Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line; Round Lake station in town to Chicago Union Station.
- Typical weekday train to Union Station: approximately 80–90 minutes (approximate; varies by stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~50–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~50 miles).
Schools in Round Lake
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 FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Round Lake, IL?
The median listing price in Round Lake is $295,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Round Lake, IL?
Metra Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line; Round Lake station in town to Chicago Union Station. - Which school district serves Round Lake, IL?
Round Lake 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.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.