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Lake Forest, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
85,846
Population
5,137/sq mi density
$131,378
Median Income
$58,506 per capita
$876,300
Home Value
$1,182,053 Zillow
$2,616
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
329 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
789 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$131,378 median income, 3.2% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$876,300 home value, $2,616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$876,300
211% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,616/mo
125% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
31,857
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$876,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,182,053
Median Sale Price
$1,200,000
Median List Price
$1,249,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.7%
Owner-Occupied
29.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$2,616/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,071/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
43
Price Drops
20.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$631
Active Inventory
157
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
70.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $876,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,182,053 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,200,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,249,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $631 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,616 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,071 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.4% |
| Homes Sold | 43 |
| Active Inventory | 157 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $631 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 31,857 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 33.5% |