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Lake Forest, IL
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Population: 19,450
Home Price: $812,900
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Overview
Lake Forest is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 19,450. Lake Forest 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 City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
34.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Lake Forest, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$99,558
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$194,267
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
Median Age
46.4
41.5
42.3
Gender
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
Male
48.5%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
51.5%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
White
84.8%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.8%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
7.2%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.4%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.7%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$812,900
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,642
$721
$801
Family Households
64.5%
64.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.2%
23.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
86.7%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
13.3%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
0.4%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
4.8%
4.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
10.3%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.0%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
38.7%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
66.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
65.7%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
5.1
43.2
38.0
Robbery
10.2
33.2
40.7
Assault
25.6
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Lake Forest
Illinois
United States
Burglary
86.9
246.4
336.1
Theft
506.0
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
35.8
122.7
167.1
Arson
5.1
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lake Forest, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
whole foods
cheese
red wine
wine
beer
pickles
ice cream
delicious
bakery
pizza
grub
conviviality
coffees
steak
vegan
meats
pie
dairy
sandwiches
meal
chicago sports
college football
football
hockey player
hockey
youth sports
hiphoprap music
golfer
sports commentary
major league
beer league
mens womens
premier league
classic rock
basketball
pickleball
water polo
tennis
athlete
teams
inspired by
nft
digital artist
childrens books
photography
cover art
art museum
library
graphic design
designs
nature
scholastic art
museum
studio
poetry
icon
comic
drawing
artists
painting
books
fighting games
sports cards
photography
aspiring streamer
amateur photography
collector
adventures
hot wheels
enthusiasts
novice photographer
anime
outdoors
fitness
gaming
motorcycles
nfl nhl
dd
autos
skateboarding
sports
radio show
cheeso
contact tamanthagunncom
hiphoprap music
sports commentary
photography
tv
drama
classic rock
pop culture
corporate
studio
conviviality
record label
films
marketing
artistmusic
producer
gaming
lakes
sports
serving chicagoland
summer
photography
space
pickleball
beach
nature
golf tennis
wynstone
winter
familyfocused
barefoot
pool
indoors
conservation
arts
paddling
wildlife
black friday
whole foods
pro shop
designs
pre order
bakery
thrift store
preowned
farmers market
custom shirts
gas station
goodwill
thrift stores
liquor store
bampn
souvenirs
outlet
restaurant
ebay
laundromat
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