Lake Forest, Illinois

Population 19,075

Lake Forest is located in Lake County, IL. The population is 19,075.

There are 7 public schools in Lake Forest with an average Homefacts rating of A+. The total crime rate for Lake Forest is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lake Forest is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lake Forest property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lake Forest include West Deerfield Township, Shields Township and Lake Bluff.

Lake Forest Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Exceptional
  • No High School Diploma: 1.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 19.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 78.6%

Crime Rate

73.02% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 36
  • Violent Crimes: 41
  • Robbery: 10
  • Burglary: 87
  • Property Crime: 629
  • Larceny Theft: 506

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Lake Forest
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

115 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 112

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Lake Forest, IL and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Lake Forest's schools as Exceptional, with an overall A+ rating.

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Crime view details

0 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

  • Good news! No offenders found in Lake Forest, IL.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lake Forest, IL

Property Reports view all

15 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lake Forest, IL issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lake Forest, IL issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,337
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,463
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,690
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,143
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,547

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Environmental Hazards

115 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Lake Forest, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Lake Forest, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Lake Forest, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.45°
  • February 27.18°
  • March 39.12°
  • April 48.63°
  • May 59.23°
  • June 69.73°
  • July 75.42°
  • August 74.56°
  • September 64.37°
  • October 53.27°
  • November 41.47°
  • December 28.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lake Forest, IL

Earthquakes
Lake Forest, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lake Forest, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lake Forest, IL has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lake Forest, IL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lake Forest, IL: $162,117

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lake Forest is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 11.17%
White Collar - 88.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Bob Dold

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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