How many renters in Round Lake, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.5% (±19.3 points) of renting households in Round Lake, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.5% (±19.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.1% (±18.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.4% (±19.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Round Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Round Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.0% (±5.4 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.5% (±6.9 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.1% (±13.6 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±6.9 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.4% (±4.2 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.1% (±18.8 points) | 40.1% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Round Lake against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Round Lake | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.5% (±19.3 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.1% (±18.8 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.4% (±19.2 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,663 (±$33,159) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,710 (±$311) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Round Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Round Lake ranks 20 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 539 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Round Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake | — | 55.5% (±19.3 points) | — |
| Round Lake Park | 1.1 mi | 49.6% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hainesville | 1.5 mi | 44.4% (±53.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Lake | 2.4 mi | 46.0% (±37.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avon Township | 2.5 mi | 50.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Round Lake Heights | 2.9 mi | 32.4% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Round Lake Beach | 2.9 mi | 57.6% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Volo | 3.0 mi | 23.3% (±24.1 points) | Lower |
| Grayslake | 3.5 mi | 50.2% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Volo, IL (23.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Deer Park | 59.1% (±24.1 points) |
| 15 | Fremont Township | 58.7% (±23.7 points) |
| 16 | Grandwood Park | 58.0% (±23.1 points) |
| 17 | Grant Township (Lake County) | 57.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 18 | Round Lake Beach | 57.6% (±11.0 points) |
| 19 | Moraine Township | 56.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 20 | Round Lake | 55.5% (±19.3 points) |
| 21 | Cuba Township | 55.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 22 | Winthrop Harbor | 54.9% (±26.2 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Zion | 54.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Zion Township | 54.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 25 | Beach Park | 54.3% (±27.6 points) |
| 26 | Gurnee | 53.8% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Round Lake
Are renters in Round Lake rent-burdened?
55.5% of renting households in Round Lake pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Round Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Round Lake, IL spends 38.4% (±19.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Lake village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Lake village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Lake village, Illinois
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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