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
$1,179,160 Zillow
$2,616
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
150
Violent Crime/100K
839 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$131,378 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$876,300 home value, $2,616/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
85,846
Census 2023
Population Density
5,137
per square mile
Land Area
16.7
square miles (43.3 km²)
Median Age
40.4 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 25.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 20.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
52.2%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
25.6%
Asian
20.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 63.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 34.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
63.8%
Spanish
34.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
27.3%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
8.7%
33% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 85,846 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,137 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 16.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.2% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6% |
| Asian | 20.7% |
Language
| English Only | 63.8% |
| Spanish | 34.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 27.3% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 8.7% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 96.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |