Lake Forest
- Suburb of Irvine, CA
Suburb
Lake Forest
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Irvine, CA
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 261 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$719,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,261
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Lake Forest Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault65.9national 282.7
- Murder3.5national 6.1
- Rape10.4national 40.7
- Robbery30.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary143.4national 500.1
- Theft724national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft115.6national 284
Residents
Working in Lake Forest
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$117,374
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Lake Forest
Top Private Schools Near Lake Forest
- grade A+
Sage Hill School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 102 reviews
- grade A+
TVT Community Day School
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 189 reviews
- grade A+
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 58 reviews
- grade A+
Pacific Academy - Irvine
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 8 reviews
- grade A+
Crean Lutheran High School
- Rating 3.91 out of 5 185 reviews
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Lake Forest Reviews
Rating 4.15 out of 5 261 reviews
Lake Forest is a wonderful city in Orange County. The community is very respectful, peaceful and clean. There are many multi-cultural stores, community activities, and recreational parks. Lake Forest is surrounded by many cities that are also well-known and peaceful. Lake Forest, CA is a great city to live in!
Lake Forest is a small foresty suburb that is often not recognized despite being situated in a prime location. Covered by loads and loads of trees, it feels like a small town out in the countryside. Lake Forest has two manmade lakes that aren't as noticeable as you would expect. Both are very pretty but hidden behind more trees. This city is strictly residential with heaps of apartment complexes and housing neighborhoods. The biggest shopping centers located on opposite sides of the town offer a good selection of foreign food and culture. Despite the cozy town itself, it's a rather conservative city making the people more than unpleasant. I would say the city and particularly the schools are not the greatest when it comes to minorities and excluded communities sadly. My neighbors and close ones around me who I met here are kind but it's a general pattern that most residents are conservative with little to no flexibility to change.
Lake Forest is a great small community where people can thrive in a beautiful and welcoming environment. The weather is always great, as it is with most places in California, and it is only a short drive down to the many beaches the Southern California coastline has to offer, including Laguna Beach, San Clemente, and Dana Point. The schools and parks in Lake Forest maintain the highest levels of quality and cleanliness, always being maintained and free of hazards or obstacles. Lake Forest is also one of the safest cities in California, and its dedicated police force, which is a part of the Orange County Sherrif's Department, ensures that the public is safe 24/7 and gives them the peace of mind they need to sleep soundly at night. If you're looking for a place close to a big city like Irvine with lots of activities to do while living in the suburbs and feeling safe with schools, police, and an environment that welcomes all, then Lake Forest is a great fit for you.