Lake Forest

Top schools, beautiful parks, and excellent dining and shopping.

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MLS® 12199974

$3,995,000

695 West Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
6 Beds 9 Baths 7,541 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 12156276

$2,999,999

511 Rosemary Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 Beds 6 Baths 5,466 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 12213226

$2,850,000

2020 Knollwood Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds 8 Baths 6,058 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 12091335

$2,695,000

475 W Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
8 Beds 9 Baths 9,282 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 11983261

$2,490,000

625 Leland Court, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds 6 Baths 5,683 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 11994362

$2,099,000

105 Morris Lane, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds 5 Baths 3,778 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 12189303

$1,299,000

1640 Wedgewood Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045
4 Beds 5 Baths 2,960 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 12207747

$1,295,000

359 Scott Street, Lake Forest, IL 60045
5 Beds 6 Baths 3,397 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
MLS® 12147820

$1,275,000

1095 Kelmscott Way Unit: 100, Lake Forest, IL 60045
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,000 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Lake Forest

 
Lake Forest is a special place, unique in its historical significance, as well as a desirable community for living because of its visual and physical distinctiveness.

Its location, high on the bluffs overlooking the sea, is one of the many benefits associated with living in Lake Forest. Top schools, beautiful parks, and excellent dining and shopping make Lake Forest a wonderful place to live.

From the Deer Path Inn, a time-honored landmark on the North Shore, to the more modern and recent local hotels and restaurants like The Forester Hotel, Authentico, and Chief’s Pub, there are lots of opportunities to dine, stay, play, and enjoy all Lake Forest has to offer.

There are many things to do for fun and recreation in Lake Forest. The list of parks in Lake Forest includes Buena Park, Deerpath Community Park, Elawa Park, Everett Park, Forest Park, Forest Beach Park, Meadowood Park, Northcroft Park, South Park, Townline Community Park, Triangle Park, Veterans Park, Waveland Park, and West Park.
 
For additional information about each Lake Forest park, as well as details on Lake Forest Beach, Deerpath Golf Course, Stirling Hall Art Center, and other recreational opportunities in Lake Forest, visit Lake Forest Parks and Recreation.

Overview for Lake Forest, IL

19,450 people live in Lake Forest, where the median age is 46.4 and the average individual income is $99,558. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,450

Total Population

46.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$99,558

Average individual Income

Around Lake Forest, IL

There's plenty to do around Lake Forest, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Restaurante Chacahua, J.Crew, and Pulse Boxing and Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Restaurante Chacahua Logo
Dining 2.8 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
J.Crew Logo
Shopping 1.35 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Pulse Boxing and Fitness Logo
Active 4.65 miles 20 reviews 5/5 stars
Giggles Play Logo
Active 3.48 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
The Golf Practice Logo
Active 4.74 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Purely Pilates Logo
Active 4.69 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lake Forest, IL

Population Households Employment

Lake Forest has 7,014 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Forest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,450 people call Lake Forest home. The population density is 1,130.79 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,450

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46.4

Median Age

48.49 / 51.51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
7,014

Total Households

2.61

Average Household Size

$99,558

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Lake Forest, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Lake Forest. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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