Facts about Round Lake
Lake County, 41 miles NW of the Loop. In 1930, land developer L. B. Harris noticed that only a small portion of Round Lake's shoreline
had been built up since the coming of the railroad in 1901.
The lake's reputation as a resort area convinced him that the west side of the lake could be profitably
developed even during the Great Depression. Charging as little as $295 for a summer home lacking electricity,
water, and sanitary systems, Harris correctly believed that blue-collar Chicagoans would find his development attractive.
Round Lake Population (year 2000): 5,842.
Round Lake Estimated population in July 2005: 14,803 (+153.4% change)
Males: 2,948 (50.5%), Females: 2,894 (49.5%)
Round Lake Zip code: 60073
Round Lake Median resident age: 30.4 years
Round Lake Median household income: $58,051 (year 2000)
Round Lake Median house value: $150,900 (year 2000)
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Round Lake, located in central Lake County, is surrounded by the villages of Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Park, and Round Lake Heights. Round Lake was incorporated in 1908.
Recreation
The availability of natural recreation resources makes Round Lake a prime recreational attraction of Lake County. Other recreational and community facilities include several park sites maintained by the Round Lake Area Park District, a bowling alley, a public library, and the Renwood Golf Course. The park district operates, among other sites, a new swimming pool, kiddie pool and physical fitness center.
Schools
Round Lake is currently served by several school districts, Round Lake Unit District #116, Grant High School District #124, Big Hollow District #38, Grayslake Elementary District #46, and Grayslake High School District #127.
Housing
The village provides a diversity of housing options from older neighborhoods where the median house value in 2000 was $150,900 and the median rent cost was $576. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000) Newer neighborhoods of attached single family and single family are being planned to accommodate a growing community.
Government Services
The Village offers full service community police, street maintenance, sanitary sewer and Lake Michigan water along with administrative services. Fire protection is provided by the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and its two stations.
Transportation
Metra's commuter trains serve Round Lake. State Rts. 120, 134, and 60 provide access to jobs in nearby employment centers.
- Distance to the Chicago Loop: 45 miles
- Distance to O'Hare Airport: 35 miles
- Distance to Mitchell Field: 47 miles