At a Glance
Median Income
$85,242
$69,095 per capita
Home Value
$412,500
Zillow: $541,584
Violent Crime
361/100K
2,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Forest Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Lakes residents earn a median household income of $85,242 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,095. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Lakes is $412,500 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $541,584. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Forest Lakes reports 361 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,468/100K.
Education
54.4% of adults in Forest Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Lakes has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,242
Per Capita$69,095
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
B+
Home Value$412,500
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$541,584
Housing Units1,009
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent361/100K
Property2,468/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation7,583 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Forest Lakes was founded in 1939.
The median home in Forest Lakes was built in 1989.
61.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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