Lake Forest SnackAbility
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Crime in Lake Forest summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lake Forest. Key points include:
There were 837 total crimes in Lake Forest in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Forest is 975.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Forest is 145.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Forest is 829.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lake Forest is -53.97% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lake Forest Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake Forest / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 837 | 975.4 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 125 | 145.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 28 | 32.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 94 | 109.5 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 712 | 829.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 92 | 107.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 487 | 567.5 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 133 | 155.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lake Forest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lake Forest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake Forest is 182 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lake Forest is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lake Forest is $1,208,686.
The median income in Lake Forest is $135,175.
Lake Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake Forest | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 328 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 118 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake Forest, CA Weather
The average high in Lake Forest is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lake Forest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lake Forest
The current population in Lake Forest is 86,281. The population has increased 12.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86,281 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 85,846 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 85,583 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 85,516 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 84,666 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 83,974 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 82,911 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 81,812 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 80,658 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 79,928 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 78,940 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 78,253 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 77,605 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 77,111 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 76,724 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Forest
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Lake Forest is:
44.1% White with 38,065 White residents.
2.4% African American with 2,086 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 128 American Indian residents.
19.7% Asian with 16,970 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 373 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 653 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 4,753 Two Or More residents.
27.0% Hispanic with 23,253 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.1% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 19.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake Forest
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Lake Forest is 49.8% female with 42,982 female residents.
Lake Forest is 50.2% male with 43,298 male residents.
| Gender | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Forest for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Forest, California
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3.3% of households in Lake Forest earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Lake Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.9% of households in Lake Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.5% of households in Lake Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in Lake Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.1% of households in Lake Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Lake Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.6% of households in Lake Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Lake Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
31.3% of households in Lake Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake Forest | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 31.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
