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Eagle, ID vs Lake Forest, CA

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Are people in Lake Forest older or younger than people in Eagle?
- The Median Age in Lake Forest is 5.4 years younger than in Eagle.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Forest or Eagle?
- Lake Forest housing costs are 23.2% more expensive than Eagle housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Forest or Eagle?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Forest is 3.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Eagle.

Things to do in Eagle?
Eagle ID lies just east Boise at the foothills of Boise National Forest offering breathtaking views to residents and visitors alike who come here seeking both adventure or relaxation while exploring its numerous trails through forests full wildlife or winding rivers perfect for kayaking trips during summer months.

Things to do in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest, California markets itself as the ultimate Southern California lifestyle with numerous parks, shopping centers, and miles of trails giving visitors plenty of options for an active lifestyle.

 Eagle, IDLake Forest, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,516329,725,481
 Median Income$99,814  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$761,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.7  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Eagle    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

So you want to move to Eagle? First thing to know is that early politicians had no clue about planning so the layout is horrible. There really is no town “center” save  More

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Over 9 years ago

Eagle is a nice area but completely inflated home prices for what you get. While maybe the prices seem like a steal if you're moving from expensive cities, it's  More

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There appears to be an error in the data presenting the average annual snowfall for Eagle, ID. I have checked several sources, and it appears there is usually a total  More

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Reviews for Lake Forest    16 Reviews

I've lived in Lake Forest for over a decade, before that elsewhere in OC and also up in LA. Lake Forest isn't perfect but it's really improved over the past decade,  More

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As a retired senior who has lived in Lake Forest (formerly El Toro) since 1977 I think LF is a great place if you can afford it. When we moved here in June '77 homes  More

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I’ve lived here for 2 years. Ok, it’s more like a 4 but there are so many idiots downplaying what it’s like here and giving Lake Forest ones and twos. There are a lot of  More

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