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A commuter village with water views in Lake County
Round Lake Beach is a working-class suburb about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. It started as a summer getaway, but over the years became full-time home for about 28,000 residents who want affordable housing and an easy commute into the city. The village sits along Round Lake, which still draws boaters and anglers, but most people here are focused on daily life — commuting, raising families and staying connected to nearby suburbs such as Grayslake, Libertyville and Gurnee.
The mix of long-time residents and newer transplants gives the town a down-to-earth feel, says Mayor Scott Nickles. “Round Lake Beach is a hardworking, tight-knit community,” he says. “People move here for the affordability, but they stay because of the relationships they build with their neighbors.”
Round Lake Beach is a suburban community with access to large parks and retail shopping.
Some homes in Round Lake Beach sit along the scenic waterfronts of Round Lake.
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Affordable homes in Round Lake Beach and Long Lake
The median home price in Round Lake Beach is about $255,000, making it one of the more affordable options in Lake County compared to nearby suburbs. The village is made up of mid-century ranches, split-level homes and newer construction in planned subdivisions. Many homes have large yards and detached garages, while older properties often feature brick exteriors.
The Long Lake area, just northwest of the village, includes century-old cottages, lakefront bungalows and updated single-family homes. The 350-acre lake itself is a hub for boating, fishing and watersports. Some properties in this area have private docks, while others are within walking distance of nature preserves and trails.
According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Round Lake Beach's rate of reported violent and property crimes is below the national average.
Round Lake Beach features colorful split-level homes with landscaped yards.
Round Lake Beach homes cost an average of $255,000 and includes well-maintained ranch homes.
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Education in Round Lake Community Unit School District No. 116
Round Lake Beach is part of Round Lake Community Unit School District No. 116, which scores a C-plus on Niche. The district includes 11 schools and serves 6,330 students. Round Lake Senior High School, the area’s primary high school, holds a B-minus, with an expanding focus on STEM education and career training.
Families seeking private education often consider St. Joseph Catholic School or other nearby institutions in Grayslake and Libertyville. For higher education, the College of Lake County provides associate degree programs and workforce training four miles away.
Round Lake High School is a public school with about 2,258 students in grades 9-12.
Round Lake Beach students can attend the College of Lake County.
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Recreation near Round Lake and Rollins Savanna
Round Lake Beach has outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy year-round. Lakefront Park, located along Round Lake, offers scenic views, fishing spots and a boat launch. Renwood Golf Course is the village’s public 18-hole course. The Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center Park is a community event venue hosting outdoor concerts and movie nights. “We’re fortunate to have incredible green spaces right in our backyard,” says Nickles. Just outside the village, Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve stretches across miles of wetlands and woodlands, offering trails for hiking, biking and birdwatching.
Enjoy fishing or kayaking in the waters of Lakefront Park in Round Lake Beach.
Round Lake Beach golfers can play at nearby courses like Renwood Golf Course.
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Shopping and dining on Rollins Road
Most of Round Lake Beach’s shopping and dining options are centered on Rollins Road, where national retailers and local businesses provide everything from daily essentials to specialty goods. Round Lake Commons and Mallard Creek Shopping Center feature stores such as Target, Home Depot and major grocery chains.
Dining options range from casual favorites to more refined experiences. El Puerto Mexican Restaurant is known for its traditional cuisine and lakeside setting. For those looking for craft cocktails and small plates, The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar in nearby Grayslake provides a more upscale yet relaxed dining experience.
Home Depot is among the many big box retailers in Round Lake Beach.
Round Lake Beach diners can visit nearby lakefront joints like El Puerto Mexican Restaurant.
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Commuting to Chicago and Milwaukee
The Round Lake Beach Metra station, about 3 miles from the village center, connects to Chicago’s Union Station. U.S. Route 83 and Illinois Route 134 provide local access, while Interstate 94, 12 miles east, links to Chicago and Milwaukee. Chicagoland's weather broadly ranges from heat and humidity in the summer to cold and snowy in the winter. Storms all year can reach severe limits, and tornadoes are not out of the question.
The nearest hospitals are NorthShore Immediate Care Center in Round Lake Beach, Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center, five miles away, and Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, 10 miles away.
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