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Overview
Population:19,375
Pop. Change:-3%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metro Area
County: Lake County
City:Lake Forest
Zip Code:60045
Real Estate:For Sale
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Schools:See Local Schools

Lake Forest's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Lake_Forest, Illinois

As of 2012, Lake Forest's population is 19,375 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.73 percent.

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The median home cost in Lake Forest is $647,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.18 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Forest's cost of living is 96.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Lake Forest public schools spend $8,982 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 21.1 students per teacher in Lake Forest.

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The unemployment rate in Lake Forest is 8.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lake Forest jobs have Decreased by 1.66 percent.


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Map Of Lake_Forest

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Average Commute time is 36 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lake Forest's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes