Lake Forest, IL
Living in Lake Forest
Bikeability68
Walkability71
Commute23
Public Transit74
Affordability1
Public Safety94
Airports92
Hospitals82
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-224 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
80%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black1%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate6%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree42%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$172kMedian Household Income+$35k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty
35 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more46%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts63%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service9%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$843kMedian Home Value-$31k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$451 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M16%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more9%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas88%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake Forest
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15
Property Crime in Lake Forest
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump28%
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 Lake Forest
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake Forest, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake Forest, IL
School of St Mary Primary Center
1 miles, SW
Fusion Academy Lf: Chicago- Lake Forest
1 miles, SW
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
1 miles, SW
School of St Mary
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest College
2 miles, NE
Trinity International University-Illinois
3 miles, SW
Northwestern University
16 miles, SE
Hebrew Theological College
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake Forest, IL
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
2 miles, N
Advocate Condell Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Lake Behavioral Hospital
9 miles, N
Vista Medical Center East
10 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lake Forest, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
18 miles, S
Chicago Midway International Airport
32 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
49 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
64 miles, W