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Lake Forest
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- 56 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyA
- HousingB-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB-
- JobsB+
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$855,500
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,815
National
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Lake Forest Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
A
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Lake Forest
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$169,122
National
$55,322Lake Forest Reviews
56 reviews
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Moved to Lake Forest from Hinsdale due to a job change and wow am I impressed. Lake Forest does an excellent job utilizing corporate tax revenue to keep property taxes extremely low. From the beach to preserves and the meticulously manicured estates, I didn't know beauty like this existed. Surprisingly, the community is very close and the people are much friendlier than expected. Neighbors actually know each other. The community is very active as well. Hinsdale will always hold a special place in my heart but I am more than happy with LF.
If you enjoy living in an area where money has created attitude, entitlement, and obnoxiousness, you would enjoy living here. Some families have been here for generations - I mean really? There was nowhere else to go? Kids are as obnoxious as the parents and is shown through all the disciplinary issues there are in the schools. Avoid this pretentious, arrogant, area. Go somewhere friendlier.
We like living in Lake Forest. It is a beautiful town, with terrific beach, quaint downtown, great schools & good infrastructure. Plus the tax mill rate is lower in LF than in neighboring communities; we pay less in taxes yearly. The area has great restaurants, lots of things to do, good shopping, etc. Also we like the express train into Chicago.
Like any city, the people are a mix. Yes, the town does have its share of fancy mansions and the club member set, but there are also a lot of friendly, down to earth people here too. It is a nice safe town, and a good place to raise a family.
We enjoy the festivals and town events, as well as take advantage of those offered in neighboring communities. The community has good sidewalks and bike trails. We like being able to bike to the beach and to downtown. It is such a pretty community and a nice place to live.
Like any city, the people are a mix. Yes, the town does have its share of fancy mansions and the club member set, but there are also a lot of friendly, down to earth people here too. It is a nice safe town, and a good place to raise a family.
We enjoy the festivals and town events, as well as take advantage of those offered in neighboring communities. The community has good sidewalks and bike trails. We like being able to bike to the beach and to downtown. It is such a pretty community and a nice place to live.