Lake Forest Park, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
13,356 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$158,868 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$928,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,170 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,923 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 5 40
Feb 5 2 42
Mar 5 2 46
Apr 5 1 50
May 4 0 56
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 2 0 65
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 11 2 44
Dec 8 5 39

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 4%

Schools

Brookside Elementary
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
Lake Forest Park Elementary
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

Gene Juarez Academy
2 miles, N 1.4 star
Shoreline Community College
3 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Swedish Edmonds Hospital
4 miles, N 4.1 star
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center
4 miles, SW 4.1 star
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
6 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
21 miles, SW 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
72 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
151 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
182 miles, SE 1 star