Lake Forest, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
19,190 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$228,120 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$909,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,966 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
2
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
2
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 22
Feb 2 8 26
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 1 39
Dec 2 9 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 64%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, IL State Senate District 29, IL State House District 58, IL
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Schools

Deer Path Middle Sch East
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Deer Path Middle Sch West
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Fusion Academy Lake Forest
1 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Lake Forest College
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Advocate Condell Medical Center
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Vista Medical Center East
10 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

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