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Forest Lake, IL
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Population: 1,476
Home Price: $316,200
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Overview
Forest Lake is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 1,476. Forest Lake has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
28.2 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Forest Lake, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$49,169
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$134,821
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
Median Age
43.7
41.5
42.3
Gender
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
Male
47.3%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
52.7%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
White
81.8%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
2.6%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
15.6%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.0%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$316,200
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$801
Family Households
72.7%
72.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
20.0%
20.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
100.0%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
0.0%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.0%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
13.5%
13.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.2%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
31.4%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
NA%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
43.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
33.2
40.7
Assault
NA
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Forest Lake
Illinois
United States
Burglary
NA
246.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
122.7
167.1
Arson
NA
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Forest Lake, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
beer
chef
fast food
mexican food
chinese food
beer wine
small batches
culinary
craft beer
nutrition
mac n cheese
gourmet
bbq
cheese
chefs
restaurant
ice cream
delicious bbq
wine
high school football
chicago sports
golf
basketball
baseball
football
video games
sports analyst
fantasy sports
fantasy football
teams
nba
asst baseball
fitness
player development
hockey
tennis
athletics
softball
lacrosse
photography
inspired by
nature
graphic design
pixel art
cultural center
architecture
contemporary artist
creative
studio
ceramic sculptor
theatre
artworks
icon
literature
fashion
nft
cultural diversity
antiquarian
collection
photography
spare time
video games
car enthusiast
tabletop games
fitness
toys
tv shows
macrobiotic
outdoors
collegepro
youtuber
theme parks
homebrewing
books
computers
tampa rays
collector
hunting
merchandise
photography
sports
outrunning old age
fitness wellness
tv
talk radio
marketing
digital marketing
award winning
tv shows
digital media
arts
strategy consultant
creative
studio
pro wrestling
theatre
corporate events
pop culture
promotions
photography
sports
nature
summer
space
warm weather
arts
boating
national lakeshore
hot tub
lakes
swimming
wynstone
ski
beach
winter
chevy bel
fly fishing
pool
lodge
home depot
car wash
post office
local businesses
toys
online shopping
mall
farmers market
retail
pre order
toy store
ordering online
drive thru
amazon
kits
retail stores
holiday shopping
instore shopping
vera bradley
restaurant
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