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 125 total crimes in Lake Forest in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Forest is 645.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Forest is 20.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake Forest is 625.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lake Forest is -69.53% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lake Forest Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake Forest / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 125 | 645.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 20.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 15.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 121 | 625.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 40 | 206.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 70 | 361.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 56.8 | 290.4 | 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 Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake Forest is 180 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 $1,167,578.
The median income in Lake Forest is $235,081.
Lake Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake Forest | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 361 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake Forest, IL Weather
The average high in Lake Forest is 57.6° and the average low is 40.4°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.3 inches of precipitation each year with 37.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.3 |
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 19,416. The population has increased 0.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,416 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 19,190 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 19,436 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 19,450 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 19,497 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 19,173 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 19,219 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 18,931 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 18,881 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 18,951 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 18,914 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 19,044 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 19,068 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 19,308 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 19,397 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake Forest
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Lake Forest is:
80.2% White with 15,577 White residents.
1.0% African American with 186 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
6.4% Asian with 1,248 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 172 Other residents.
5.4% Two Or More with 1,046 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 1,182 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.4% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake Forest
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Lake Forest is 52.3% female with 10,164 female residents.
Lake Forest is 47.7% male with 9,252 male residents.
| Gender | Lake Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake Forest for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Lake Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake Forest, Illinois
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2.0% of households in Lake Forest earn Less than $10,000.
0.4% of households in Lake Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.4% of households in Lake Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.7% of households in Lake Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.2% of households in Lake Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.8% of households in Lake Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in Lake Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.7% of households in Lake Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Lake Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
55.7% of households in Lake Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 55.7% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
