Forest Lake, IL
Living in Forest Lake
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute45
Public Transit1
Affordability30
Public Safety95
Airports94
Hospitals90
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation-487 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
51%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
79%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate19%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$125kMedian Household Income+$31k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office32%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$321kMedian Home Value-$42k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$661 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199934%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K44%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K8%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Utility gas88%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Lake
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15
Property Crime in Forest Lake
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Lake, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Lake, IL
St Matthew Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
St Francis De Sales School
2 miles, SW
Kindercare Learning Center
3 miles, SW
Mundelein Kindercare
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Lake, IL
Lake Forest College
12 miles, E
Judson University
16 miles, SW
Chamberlain University-Illinois
18 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Lake, IL
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
7 miles, W
Advocate Condell Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
10 miles, E
Northwest Community Hospital 1
10 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Forest Lake, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
18 miles, SE
Chicago Midway International Airport
33 miles, SE
General Mitchell International Airport
51 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
53 miles, W