Lake Forest, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lake Forest, California Summary
Life in Lake Forest research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lake Forest over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lake Forest:
The population in Lake Forest is 85,516.
The median home value in Lake Forest is $719,700.
The median income in Lake Forest is $117,374.
The cost of living in Lake Forest is 159 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lake Forest is $2,261.
The unemployment rate in Lake Forest is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Lake Forest is 6.8%.
Table Of Contents
Lake Forest SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
7
Lake Forest, CA Crime Report
1,005
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,175.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-49.41%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake Forest / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,005 | 1,175.7 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 104 | 121.7 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 35 | 40.9 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 67.9 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 901 | 1,054.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 124 | 145.1 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 652 | 762.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 125 | 146.2 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Lake Forest, CA Cost Of Living
159
Lake Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Lake Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lake Forest | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 263 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 137 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 124 | 100 | |
Lake Forest, CA Photos
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Rankings for Lake Forest in California
Map Of Lake Forest, CA
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Population over time in Lake Forest
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84,666 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 82,911 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 81,812 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 80,658 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 79,928 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 78,940 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 78,253 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 77,605 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 77,111 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 76,724 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Forest
| Race | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.6% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 2.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 18.6% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lake Forest
| Gender | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Forest for adults over 25
| Education | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Forest, California
| Income | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.5% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
