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Lake Forest, IL

Illinois · Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Lake Forest is a small city in Illinois with a population of 19,190. Residents earn $228,120 per year, which is 204% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
19,190 Population 1,116/sq mi density
$228,120 Median Income $110,436 per capita
$909,800 Home Value $1,150,871 Zillow
$2,120 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 629 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$228,120 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$909,800 home value, $2,120/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K (89% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $228,120
204% higher than US avg
Home Value $909,800
223% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 41/100K
89% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 80.8%
140% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,120
82% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.6%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Lake Forest Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population19,190
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$228,120
Per Capita$110,436
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$82,869M
Commute34 min

Housing

A
Home Value$909,800
Rent$2,120
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$1,150,871
Housing Units7,413
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property629/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary87/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Uninsured4.3%
Smoking7.0%
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.8%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+43.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.7%
EV Stations5
Libraries25

Is Lake Forest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Forest receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Forest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Forest is $228,120, which is significantly higher than the national average / 204% above $75,149. This places Lake Forest among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Forest is $909,800, making it a premium housing market at 223% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,120 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Lake Forest is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 629 per 100,000, 68% below the national average.

Education

Lake Forest is a highly educated community / 80.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Lake Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lake Forest has a population of 19,190 with a density of 1,116 people per square mile, spread across 17.2 square miles. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (84.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 87% of residents, while 13% speak Spanish. 3.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

19,190
Total Population
1,116
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
17.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Forest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.0%
11% above US avg
Spanish 13.0%
3% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Forest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Forest is $228,120, which is 204% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $110,436 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,751, 22% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 19,967 business establishments, including 1,607 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 27.8% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Lake Forest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$228,120
204% above US avg
Per Capita Income$110,436
Avg Weekly Wage$1,751
IRS Avg AGI$143,679
Gini Index0.479 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)19,967
County GDP$82,869M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,607
Healthcare2,211
Retail2,099
Manufacturing811

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.7 min
Drive Alone48.0%
Public Transit13.1%
Work from Home27.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Forest is $909,800, 223% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,150,871, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.1% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $2,120 (82% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $854 for a one-bedroom to $1,063 for a two-bedroom apartment. 89.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,413 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1976. The average annual property tax is $13,960 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$909,800
223% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$1,150,871
Median List Price$1,387,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,387,000
$/Sq Ft$342
Homes Sold15
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops10.3%
Inventory68

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,120
82% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,830
Rent Burden30.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.3%
Owner-Occupied89.3%
Renter-Occupied10.7%
Housing Units7,413
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,960
299% above US avg
Effective Rate1.53%
In Lake Forest, 28.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 7.0% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 3.7% of residents, below the national average. 25.8% have high blood pressure. 7.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 19.0% report binge drinking. 12.3% are physically inactive, below the national average. 19.5% report depression. 13.2% experience frequent mental distress. 4.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:940. The dentist ratio is 1:846. 98.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.7 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-24)

PM2.5
8.4
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
8.4
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
9.9
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
91.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.8
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
172.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Lake Forest vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.6%
11% below US avg
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma9.1%
COPD3.4%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.0%
50% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity12.3%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress13.2%
Physical Distress8.0%
Short Sleep28.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured4.3%
50% below US avg
Primary Care1:940
Dentists1:846
Mental Health1:266
Checkup Rate76.2%
Dental Visits75.7%
Premature Death5,610/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Lake Forest has a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents, 89% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 25.6 per 100,000, robbery at 10.2, rape at 5.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 629 per 100,000, 68% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 506, burglary at 87, vehicle theft at 36 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 55 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Lake Forest receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Lake Forest vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent40.9/100K
89% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape5.1/100K
Robbery10.2/100K
Assault25.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property628.7/100K
68% below US avg
Burglary86.9/100K
Theft506.0/100K
Vehicle Theft35.8/100K
Arson5.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55
Traffic Accidents1,988
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Lake Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Area17.2 sq mi (44.5 km²)
Population Density1,116/sq mi
Coordinates42.2354°N, 87.8573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportChicago O'Hare International (ORD)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 33.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience78.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 122 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 61 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 142 km
Nov 4, 2013 1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois M3.2 49 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 96 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 42 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 60 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 103 fatalities, 2,143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990 EF5 74 km 29
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 93 km 1
Jun 29, 1979 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 13, 1976 EF4 64 km 2
Sep 28, 1972 EF4 5 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 88 km 24
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 63 km 33
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 6
Jun 20, 2021 EF3 61 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 79 km 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 12, 1965 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 19, 1963 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1954 MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) Avalanche 3.0 m 7 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 1,741 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,664 99 km
2021 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3 978 98 km
2024 NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX 938 96 km
1986 OGDEN DUNS 863 88 km
2021 UNNAMED 738 96 km
2021 MIDDLE GRANT CREEK 700 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 698 95 km
2024 IBSP SOUTH F1 RX 690 19 km
2021 21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST 594 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 549 99 km
2017 17 INDU COWLES DUNES 522 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in

Lake Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").

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Lake Forest is located in Lake County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 80.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 140% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. 43.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 59.7% of the vote, a 20.8-point margin. 95.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 25 public libraries serving the community. 2,211 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 48% of workers drive alone to work, while 13.1% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.9%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)55
Traffic Accidents1,988
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+80.8%
140% above US avg
High School+99.1%
Graduate Degree+43.0%
School Test Score6.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1Metro / 1 million+
Population Density1,116/sq mi
Total Area17.2 sq mi
CountyLake County County

Services

Broadband Access95.7%
Avg Download Speed126.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed9.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities2,211
Restaurants1,607
Retail Stores2,099

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.7 min
Drive Alone48.0%
Public Transit13.1%
Work from Home27.8%
Average costs for common services in Lake Forest. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $250 ($150–$400)
Specialist Visit $350 ($200–$550)
Urgent Care Visit $200 ($100–$350)
Emergency Room Visit $2,200 ($800–$5,000)
Dental Cleaning $130 ($75–$200)
Dental Filling $250 ($150–$400)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $45 ($25–$75)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $75 ($50–$120)
Brake Pad Replacement $300 ($150–$500)
Tire Rotation $40 ($20–$75)
New Tires (Set of 4) $600 ($400–$1,000)
Battery Replacement $200 ($100–$350)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $100 ($60–$150)
Electrician (Per Hour) $90 ($50–$140)
HVAC Repair $400 ($150–$800)
HVAC System Install $7,000 ($4,000–$12,000)
Roof Repair $1,000 ($400–$2,000)
Roof Replacement $9,000 ($5,500–$15,000)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,500 ($500–$3,500)
Divorce (Contested) $15,000 ($5,000–$30,000)
DUI Defense $5,000 ($2,000–$10,000)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,500 ($800–$3,000)
Will Preparation $500 ($200–$1,000)
Trust Preparation $2,500 ($1,000–$5,000)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut $55 ($30–$100)
Hair Coloring (Full) $150 ($75–$250)
Manicure $25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure $40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour) $80 ($50–$130)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.10 ($3.00–$5.50)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.50 ($2.50–$5.00)
Loaf of Bread $3.80 ($2.50–$5.50)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.50 ($3.00–$6.50)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.50 ($4.00–$7.50)
Rice (per lb) $1.00 ($0.60–$1.80)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $140 ($80–$250)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $70 ($30–$150)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $70 ($40–$120)
Internet (Monthly) $70 ($40–$100)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $65 ($30–$100)
Cable TV (Monthly) $85 ($50–$150)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $200 ($75–$500)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,000 ($1,200–$3,500)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $70 ($30–$130)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($8.00–$25)
Car Registration (Annual) $100 ($30–$250)
Driver's License Renewal $30 ($15–$75)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,200 ($600–$2,500)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,000 ($500–$2,000)
After-School Care (Monthly) $400 ($200–$700)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $50 ($25–$100)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,000 ($400–$2,500)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,500 ($5,000–$30,000)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $60 ($30–$100)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $100 ($50–$200)
Dog Grooming $60 ($30–$100)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $40 ($20–$75)
Dog Spay/Neuter $300 ($150–$500)
Cat Spay/Neuter $200 ($100–$400)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,322
Toddler$1,068
Preschool$1,021
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$900
Toddler$838
Preschool$763
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Lake County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 52,776 1,028 $144,717 1.95
Retail Trade 36,424 1,874 $55,434 1.11
Health Care & Social Assistance 32,507 1,950 $64,636 0.69
Accommodation & Food Services 25,069 1,478 $30,025 0.84
Administrative & Waste Services 23,865 1,480 $70,615 1.23
Wholesale Trade 22,920 1,144 $138,370 1.77
Professional & Technical Services 18,915 2,982 $112,929 0.83
Finance & Insurance 14,099 944 $130,454 1.05
Construction 12,776 1,956 $90,037 0.74
Management of Companies 11,045 105 $164,492 1.99
Other Services 9,231 1,970 $61,064 0.93
Transportation & Warehousing 8,521 864 $51,354 0.61
Arts & Entertainment 7,252 374 $84,004 1.31
Educational Services 6,122 311 $46,629 0.90
Real Estate 3,345 762 $102,654 0.65
Information & Technology 2,194 290 $110,174 0.36
Utilities 1,693 24 $157,766 1.35
Agriculture & Forestry 431 50 $49,769 0.16
Mining & Oil/Gas 102 9 $101,274 0.08
Unclassified 21 30 $59,523 0.05

Colleges & Universities in Lake Forest

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Lake Forest College Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's 1,898 59.4% $54,202 $54,202
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management Private Non-Profit · Bachelor's 349

Hospitals in Lake Forest

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
NORTHWESTERN LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals 5/5 Yes (847) 234-5600

Schools in Lake Forest

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lake Forest High School High 1,438 129 11.1:1
Deer Path Middle Sch West Middle 402 40 10.1:1
Deer Path Middle Sch East Middle 346 35 9.9:1
Cherokee Elem School Elementary 336 34 9.9:1
Everett Elem School Elementary 318 30 10.6:1
Sheridan Elem School Elementary 264 26 10.2:1
Rondout Elem School Elementary 152 17 8.9:1
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Radio Stations near Lake Forest

54 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
103.5 KISS FM - WKSC-FM Chicago pop, top 40 AAC
WCPT 820 AM Willow Springs, IL progressive talk MP3 64 kbps
Super CFL Radio - Chicago,IL "chicago's greatest hits ", 70s disco MP3 320 kbps
103.5 KISS FM WKSC Chicago hits, hot adult contemporary AAC
011.fm – House of Hair 80s hard rock, hair metal MP3 192 kbps
WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL chicago, illinois MP3 64 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA Chicago MP3 128 kbps
Moody Radio WMBI 90.1 FM MP3 96 kbps
107.5 WGCI urban contemporary AAC
91.5 WBEZ-FM public radio AAC 64 kbps
Rebel Radio MP3 256 kbps
WLS 94.7-FM Chicago, IL classic hits MP3 80 kbps
Boys Town Live dance radio MP3 128 kbps
Plus Radio '90 90s, devedesete AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Narodna folk, narodna AAC+ 64 kbps
WMVP 1000 AM - ESPN Chicago, IL chicago sports, live sports MP3 64 kbps
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fubu radio dj, hip hop MP3 192 kbps
WRMN 1410 news, talk AAC+ 48 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA 95.5 Chicago, IL oldies, smooth jazz MP3 128 kbps
WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL country, new country AAC
WBEZ FM 91.5 AAC 64 kbps
WDCB Jazz jazz MP3 128 kbps
WLIT 93.9 FM - Chicago, IL aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), love songs AAC
Audio Noir audio drama, old time radio MP3 48 kbps
Klove gospel AAC+ 64 kbps
CHIRP Radio (WCXP-LP) independent radio, indie rock MP3 128 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 128 chicago, classical AAC 130 kbps
WLUW 88.7 FM, Chicago Sound Alliance independent radio, student radio AAC+ 64 kbps
V100.7 urban contemporary AAC
WRTE 90.7 FM jazz MP3 128 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago WNVR community, entertainment MP3 128 kbps
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93.9 WLIT-FM LITE FM pop AAC
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WCHI 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL rock AAC
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National Parks Near Lake Forest

27 national parks and monuments found near Lake Forest.

ParkTypeFee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park State Park Free
Allen Valley Siata State Park Free
Big Foot Beach State Park State Park Free
Burlington To Kansasville State Trail State Park Free
Calumet Park State Park Free
Chain O'Lakes State Park State Park Free
Channahon State Park State Park Free
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr State Park Free
Fox River State Park Free
Gebhard Woods State Park State Park Free
Glacial Drumlin State Trail State Park Free
Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Cnsvn Area - Public Access State Park Free
Hank Aaron State Trail State Park Free
Harbor Park Promenade State Park Free
Illini State Park State Park Free
Indiana Dunes National Park National Park $20
Indiana Dunes State Park State Park Free
Kettle Moraine Railroad Siata State Park Free
Lake Park Expansion State Park Free
Lakeshore State Park State Park Free
Morraine Hills State Park State Park Free
Presidential Park State Park Free
Pullman National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Richard Bong Recreation Area State Park Free
Silver Springs State Park Free
White River State Trail State Park Free
William G. Stratton State Park State Park Free

Museums in Lake Forest

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MARY & LEIGH BLOCK MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM8474914000$2,885,933,026
FEET FIRST EXHIBITGENERAL MUSEUM8475788417$108,498,726
DEERPATH STUDENT GALLERYART MUSEUM$107,956,191
SONNENSCHEIN & ALBRIGHT GALLERIESART MUSEUM$107,956,191
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER1000 LAKE COOK ROAD8478355440$51,973,972
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION OF ILLINOISHISTORY MUSEUM8479674800$7,826,312
ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTERHISTORY MUSEUM8479674800$7,826,312
KOHL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF GREATER CHICAGOCHILDREN'S MUSEUM8478326600$3,893,941
MUSEUM OF ANESTHESIOLOGY - WOOD LIBRARYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8478255586$1,130,648
ART CENTER HIGHLAND PARKART MUSEUM8474321888$911,244
EVANSTON HISTORY CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION8474753410$770,176
ART ENCOUNTERGENERAL MUSEUM8473289222$522,268
MITCHELL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIANHISTORIC PRESERVATION8474751030$483,093
ELAWA FARM FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM1401 MIDDLEFORK DRIVE8472341966$410,010
MILWAUKEE ROAD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION8476746015$229,038
LAKE FOREST-LAKE BLUFF HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8472345253$227,127
KENILWORTH HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8472512565$208,863
DES PLAINES HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8473915399$207,254
LEATHER ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM$197,943
PARTISAN ARTS INTERNATIONALART MUSEUM$165,228
DEER PATH ART LEAGUEART MUSEUM8472343743$154,436
WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION411 LINDEN STREET8474460001$149,199
AMERICAS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ON WHEELS - STORYBUSCHILDREN'S MUSEUM8472016476$148,850
SHORE LINE INTERURBAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$133,670
MOUNT PROSPECT HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8473929006$99,430
FRANCES WILLARD HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION$92,621
REMEMBRANCE RESCUE PROJECTHISTORIC PRESERVATION8776590809$90,255
WILMETTE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8478537666$75,229
NORTHBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1776 WALTERS AVE8474983404$67,735
PICKARD COLLECTORS CLUBART MUSEUM$53,194
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7082551225$42,448
LAKE BLUFF HISTORY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM127 E SCRANTON AVE8474821571$38,548
HIGHLAND PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8474327090$33,103
BUSY BRAINS CHILDREN'S MUSEUMCHILDREN'S MUSEUM130 CEDAR AVENUE2243811239$27,382
LAKES REGION HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION817 MAIN ST8473957337$24,232
GLENVIEW HISTORY CENTERHISTORIC PRESERVATION8477242235$22,200
GREAT LAKES NAVAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUMPO BOX 8863078476883154$21,471
CHICAGO LITERARY HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM$18,452
PARK RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8476961973$15,855
INDO-AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8474756853$13,054
NILES HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8970 N MILWAUKEE AVE8473900160$9,277
GLENCOE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION$7,110
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE FORT HILL COUNTRYHISTORIC PRESERVATION601 EAST NOEL DRIVE8475660650$3,126
AMERICAN TOBY JUG MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8778629687
CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHICAGO MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETYZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF ELGINCHILDREN'S MUSEUM
CREATOR ARTS CENTERART MUSEUM8474462787
DEERFIELD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION450 KIPLING PL8479480680
EASTLAND DISASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ELA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION95 E MAIN ST8474382086
ELK GROVE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ELK GROVE HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION8476901440
EVANSTON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOCIATIONARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8474488256
FORT SHERIDAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GLENVIEW HANGAR ONE FOUNDATIONGENERAL MUSEUM8476570000
GRAYSLAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION164 HAWLEY STREET8472237663
GROVE INTERPRETIVE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM8472996096
HELLER NATURE CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER636 RIDGE RD8475794182
HIAWATHA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HIGHWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8476829039
HISTORIC MILLBURN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BUFFALO GROVEHISTORIC PRESERVATION8474592318
HOFFMAN ESTATES MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8477559630
ILLINOIS HISTORIC VEHICLE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION2177824836
JCC CHICAGO/JCC GAROON GATEWAY TO SCIENCESCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM23280 NORTH OLD MCHENRY ROAD
KOEHNLINE MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM8476352633
LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8479683400
LAKE COUNTY FARM HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAKE FOREST TRUSTHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAKE VILLA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION223 LAKE AVENUE8472658266
LAKE ZURICH AREA VETERANS MONUMENT FUNDHISTORIC PRESERVATION
LIBERTYVILLE MUNDELEIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION413 N MILWAUKEE AVE8473622330
LONG GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION348 OLD MCHENRY RD8476346155
MARY AND LEIGH BLOCK MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM8474914000
MARYTOWN/ST. MAXMILLIAN KOLBE SHRINEGENERAL MUSEUM8473677800
MCDONALD'S MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8472975022
MESOPATAMIA MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM25 S WOLF RD8476999000
MORTON GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6240 DEMPSTER ST8479650203
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8476230939
NORTH SUBURBAN GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8474467220
OAKTON HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMITTEEHISTORIC PRESERVATION
OLD EDGEBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7737744651
PALATINE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION224 EAST PALATINE ROAD8479916460
PILLARS OF HONORHISTORIC PRESERVATION8479540520
PLATEN PRESS PRINTING MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3051 SHERIDAN ROAD
PRAIRIE GRASS NATURE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8477409823
ROBERT T. WRIGHT COMMUNITY GALLERY OF ARTART MUSEUM8475432000
ROGERS PARK W RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7344 N WESTERN AVE7737644078
ROGERS PARK WEST RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETYARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER7737644078
ROLLING MEADOWS HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION3100 CENTRAL RD8475777086
ROLLING MEADOWS HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION8475777086
SKOKIE HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8476776672
SKOKIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION
SNAPSHOT NATION NFPHISTORIC PRESERVATION
TRIAD ARTS GROUPART MUSEUM8475909081
VLIET MUSEUM OF LAKE BLUFFGENERAL MUSEUM8474821571
WARBIRD HERITAGE FOUNDATIONNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM3000 CORPORATE DR8472448701
WAUKEGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION1917 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD8473361859
WAUKEGAN HISTORY MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM1917 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD8473361859
WHEELING HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION8475373119
WILLIAM A. KOEHNLINE GALLERYART MUSEUM8476352633
ZION GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION2400 GABRIEL AVE8478724680
ZION HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8477463806

Libraries in Lake Forest

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY130 SOUTH ROSELLE ROAD0.01,540,000
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY500 NORTH DUNTON AVENUE0.0910,655
SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY5215 OAKTON STREET0.0805,147
EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY1703 ORRINGTON AVENUE0.0664,644
WAUKEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY128 NORTH COUNTY STREET0.0615,556
COOK MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT413 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE0.0578,397
DES PLAINES PUBLIC LIBRARY1501 ELLINWOOD STREET0.0564,257
PALATINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT700 NORTH NORTH COURT0.0558,558
MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY10 SOUTH EMERSON STREET0.0510,265
PARK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY20 SOUTH PROSPECT AVENUE0.0500,105
WARREN-NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT224 NORTH O'PLAINE ROAD0.0468,521
LAKE FOREST LIBRARY360 EAST DEERPATH ROAD0.0465,032
GLENVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY1930 GLENVIEW ROAD0.0440,319
ELK GROVE VILLAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY1001 WELLINGTON AVENUE0.0437,540
NILES PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT6960 OAKTON STREET0.0420,602
NORTHBROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY1201 CEDAR LANE0.0420,049
INDIAN TRAILS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT355 SOUTH SCHOENBECK ROAD0.0374,941
WILMETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT1242 WILMETTE AVENUE0.0372,335
ELA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT275 MOHAWK TRAIL0.0362,498
HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY494 LAUREL AVENUE0.0361,047
FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT1170 NORTH MIDLOTHIAN ROAD0.0357,000
VERNON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT300 OLDE HALF DAY ROAD0.0327,147
WINNETKA-NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT768 OAK STREET0.0327,109
LAKE VILLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT1001 EAST GRAND AVENUE0.0300,000
GRAYSLAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT100 LIBRARY LANE0.0224,723
ROLLING MEADOWS LIBRARY3110 MARTIN LANE0.0206,804
ZION-BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT2400 GABRIEL AVENUE0.0196,981
ROUND LAKE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT906 HART ROAD0.0180,643
MORTON GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY6140 LINCOLN AVENUE0.0179,407
ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT757 MAIN STREET0.0175,652
LINCOLNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT4000 WEST PRATT AVENUE0.0150,934
DEERFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY920 WAUKEGAN ROAD0.0115,529
PROSPECT HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT12 NORTH ELM STREET0.0115,047
GLENCOE PUBLIC LIBRARY320 PARK AVENUE0.0111,202
LAKE BLUFF PUBLIC LIBRARY123 EAST SCRANTON AVENUE0.078,344
HIGHWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY102 HIGHWOOD AVENUE0.053,124
NORTH CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY2100 ARGONNE DRIVE0.042,753

Farmers Markets in Lake Forest

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antioch's Farmers Market900 Skidmore DriveThu: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit
Arlington Heights Farmers MarketN. Arlington Heights Rd. at E. Eastman St.
City of Lake Forest Farmers Market691 N. WesternSat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
City of Zion's Farmers MarketShiloh Blvd and Sheridan Rd06/19/2014 to 09/25/2014Thu: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM;Visit
Dakotah's Indoor Farmers Market631 N. Midlothian11/08/2014 to 03/28/2015Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;Yes
Deerfield Farmers MarketDeerfield Rd. & Robert York Ave.06/13/2015 to 10/10/2015Sat: 7:00 AM-12:30 PM;Visit
Devon Community Market 2720 W. Devon St. Visit
Downtown Evanston Farmers' MarketOak at University05/09/2015 to 11/07/2015Sat: 7:30 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Edgewater Farmers Market5917 N Broadway 06/13/2015 to 10/17/2015Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Elk Grove Farmers Market901 Wellington Avenue06/04/2016 to 10/15/2016Sat: 7:30 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist1025 N. Smith Street3/13/2016Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights1234 N. Arlington Heights Road2/13/2016Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Park Ridge205 N. Prospect Ave01/23/2016 to Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Farmer Fridays at Uncommon Ground1401 West Devon AveVisit
Glencoe French MarketWyman Green/ Village Court06/11/2016 to 09/03/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Glenview Farmers Market1510 Wagner Rd.Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
Glenwood Sunday Market6926 N. Glenwood Ave.06/02/2019 to 10/27/2019Sun: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Grayslake Farmers MarketCenter and Whitney Streets06/03/2015 to 09/23/2015Wed: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Gurnee Farmers MarketGrand Ave. & Kilbourne Rd.
Hawthorn Woods Farmers MarketQuentin and Old McHenry Roads06/13/2014 to 10/03/2014Fri: 4:30 PM-8:00 PM;Visit
Immanuel Indoor Farmers Market616 Lake St.
Lincoln Square Chicago Farmers MarketCity parking lot adjacent to Brown Line stationVisit
Loyola University Chicago Farmers Market6550 N. Sheridan Road.06/05/2017 to 10/16/2017Mon: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;Visit
MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market413 N Milwaukee Ave05/30/2019 to 10/17/2019Thu: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Morton Grove Farmers' Market6210 Dempster St.06/06/2015 to 10/17/2015Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Mt. Prospect Farmers MarketMetro Station parking lot west lot06/08/2014 to 10/19/2014Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Mundelein Farmers Market469 N. Seymour Avenue06/14/2013 to 10/11/2013Fri: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;YesVisit
Northbrook Farmers MarketCherry Lane and Meadow Road06/22/2016 to 10/19/2016Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Olde Schaumburg Centre Farmers Market190 S. Roselle Road, Town Square06/06/2014 to 10/31/2014Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Palatine Farmers' MarketSmith and Wood Street05/02/2015 to 10/31/2015Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Park Ridge Farmers Market19 Prairie05/23/2015 to 10/31/2015Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit
Port Clinton Square Farmers Market600 Central Ave.
Ravinia Farmers MarketDean Ave. (Between St. John's & Roger Williams Ave06/04/2014 to 10/29/2014Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Visit
Ridgeville Park District Farmers Market908 Seward St.06/04/2014 to 10/08/2014Wed: 3:30 AM-7:00 PM;Visit
Rolling Meadows City Markets2720 Kirchoff Road05/26/2018 to 09/22/2018Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Visit
Village of Buffalo Grove Farmers Market971 McHenry Road06/12/2016 to 10/09/2016Sun: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM;YesVisit
Village of Lake Bluff Farmers MarketCorner of E. Scranton Ave. & Sheridan Rd.06/14/2013 to 10/11/2013Fri: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Village of Skokie Farmers' Market5127 Oakton Street06/10/2018 to 11/04/2018Sun: 7:30 AM-12:30 PM;Visit
Waukegan Farmers MarketS Lewis Ave at Belvidere Rd
West End MarketChurch Street and Dodge AvenueVisit
Wilmette French MarketMetra Lot 722, Green Bay Road04/23/2016 to 11/05/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit

Hotels in Lake Forest

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deer Path Inn

Restaurants in Lake Forest

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boomer's South
Deerpath Café
Egg Harbor Cafe
Ferintino's Pizzaeria
Ferintino's Pizzeria
Francesca's Intimo
Le Colonial Lake Forest
Left Bank
Sushi Kushi Toyo
Teriyaki Box
The Bar
The English Room
The Lantern
The Peanut Gallery
White Hart Pub

Cafes in Lake Forest

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cyber Cafe
Hometown Coffee & Juice
Starbucks
Starbucks

Theatres in Lake Forest

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allan Carr Theater
Allan Carr Theater
John Tucker and Phyllis Copp Metcalf Terrace
McCormick Auditorium

Monuments in Lake Forest

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Seuss 99th Commencement Poem

Dentists in Lake Forest

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Forest Dental Arts

Veterinaries in Lake Forest

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest

Train Stations in Lake Forest

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lake Forest
Lake Forest

Gas Stations in Lake Forest

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Shell

Banks in Lake Forest

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of America
BMO
Chase
CIBC
Fifth Third Bank
Lake Forest Bank & Trust
Northern Trust
Northern Trust

Gyms in Lake Forest

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Pilates
Forever Om Yoga
Mashall's 584

Golf Courses in Lake Forest

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Conway Farms Golf Club
Deerpath Golf Course
Onwentsia Club

Breweries in Lake Forest

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alarmist BrewingBrewery North Park4055 W Peterson AveVisit
Bosacki's Home BrewBrewery610 E Hawley St2247785400Visit
Brew & Grow, RoselleBrewery359 W Irving Park Rd6308944885
Brewers Bottlers & Beverage Equipment CompanyBrewer Equipment Supplies & Services7233 N Sheridan Rd
Connoisseur EncountersBrewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Beverage Dispensing Equipment Supplies & Repair1341 Barclay Blvd
Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co., Emmett S Tavern & Brewing CoAmerican Restaurant, Bars & Clubs, Brewery, Food & Entertainment110 N Brockway St8473591533Visit
Fox and HoundBars, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Pub, Brewery, Sports Bar, Brewery, and Pub, Sports Bar910 W Dundee Rd8475909019, (847) 590-9019, 8472538545Visit
Frankly Yours Ii IncBrewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Beverage Dispensing Equipment Supplies & Repair1580 E Algonquin Rd
Glunz Family Winery & CellarsWineries, Brewers888 E Belvidere Rd8475489463
Half Day BrewingBrewery200 Village Grn
King Crab Tavern & Seafood GrillBeer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Crabs & Crab Houses, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants1419 Glenview Rd8477295434Visit
Lakeshore BeverageGeneral Merchandise Wholesale, Breweries, Beer & Ale Distributors1401 E Algonquin Rd
Light The Lamp BreweryBars & Clubs, Food & Drink, Nightlife, Breweries10 N Lake St8477528489
Lucrative Lucci'sIL">Brewery, IL>Brewery11261 W Leland Ave
Majestic Foods IncFood Stores, Grocery Stores, Breweries253 Commerce Dr8479842795
Mickey Finn's BreweryRock Club, Brewery, BBQ Joint345 N Milwaukee Ave8473626688Visit
Necta Sweet IncFlavoring Extract Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, BreweriesPo Box 38472159955
Nepal HouseFood & Beverage Services, Food & Beverage Consultants, Caterers, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Service2601 W Devon Ave
Northshore Brewing SupplyWinemaking Equipment & Supplies, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services1898 Sunset Rd
Old Post Office BrewingTourist Information & Attractions, Restaurants, Breweries667 Lexington Sq W
Only Child Brewing CompanyFood & Drink, Breweries, Brewery1350 Tri State Pkwy2246565241, (224) 656-5241Visit
Ram Restaurant & Brewery - RosemontRestaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries, Bar & Grill Restaurants9520 W Higgins Rd
Smylie Brothers Brewing CompanyBrewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Brewery, Comfort Food Restaurant1615 Oak Ave2249997320Visit
Tap House GrillAmerican Restaurant, Brewery, and Bar260 Green Bay Rd8477488695Visit
Temperance Beer CompanyBrewery and Beer Garden2000 Dempster St8478641000Visit
Tighthead Brewing CompanyFood & Drink, Breweries161 N Archer Ave8479709174
Whats Brewing IncBrewer Equipment Supplies & Services335 W Northwest Hwy
ZumbierFood & Drink, Breweries3232 Monroe Ave8474207313

Nursing Homes in Lake Forest

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
LAKE FOREST PLACE
1100 PEMBRIDGE DRIVE
Non profit - Corporation 50 43 5/5 5/5 5/5 8476046701
LAKE FOREST HOSPITAL SNU
660 NORTH WESTMORELAND ROAD
Non profit - Corporation 40 15 4/5 2/5 8472345600

Pharmacies in Lake Forest

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 2902 500 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE 847-810-5990
JEWEL-OSCO - 3490 892 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE 847-735-1032
NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM 825 SOUTH WAUKEGAN ROAD 847-735-8045
WALGREENS - 528 296 EAST DEERPATH 847-234-2413

EV Charging Stations in Lake Forest

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Kelmscott Parking Garage145 Morris LaneBlink Network2J1772public
LF CITY HALL CITY HALL LOT220 E Deerpath RdChargePoint Network2J1772public
LF CITY HALL FOREST LOT #1203 Northgate StChargePoint Network2J1772public
LF CITY HALL STATION 2Old Elm RdChargePoint Network2J1772public
WARNER LOT STATION 11500 West Kennedy Road Warner LotChargePoint Network2J1772public

Cell Towers in Lake Forest

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
210 Skokie Valley Rd. (IL12736-A) (53292)MTOWER75
210 Skokie Valley Rd. (IL12736-A) (53292)MTOWER75
PLAZA 20 BUCKLEY RD (101068)LTOWER63
PLAZA 20 BUCKLEY RD (101068)LTOWER63
835 Holbeck Drive (111374)MTOWER61
835 Holbeck Drive (111374)MTOWER61
440 EAST ROUTE 173 (681)MTOWER60
440 EAST ROUTE 173 (681)MTOWER60
WEST 21ST STREETTOWER51
45 E CENTER AVENUE (53219)MTOWER50
45 E CENTER AVENUE (53219)MTOWER50
546 FRONTAGE ROAD (280)MTOWER47
546 FRONTAGE ROAD (280)MTOWER47
41486 HIGHWAY 45 (79692)MTOWER42
41486 HIGHWAY 45 (79692)MTOWER42
12085 YORKHOUSE ROAD (491)MTOWER33
12085 YORKHOUSE ROAD (491)MTOWER33
12750 W CLEARVIEW (533)MTOWER28
12750 W CLEARVIEW (533)MTOWER28

Fire Stations in Lake Forest

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Lake Forest Fire Department255 W DeerpathCareer847-810-3864

Power Plants Near Lake Forest

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
LAKE FOREST HOSPITALNATURAL GAS INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE221112-87.9OP

Bridges in Lake Forest

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous193756941,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19414123,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20037316,400G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19278415,000G
Arch (Deck)Prestressed concrete2001448,000G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel2008405,600G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous20021043,150G
SlabConcrete continuous1916742,650F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198741575G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1970284550G
SlabConcrete continuous199370525F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete continuous1968302475F

Amtrak Stations in Lake Forest

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Glenview, IL1116 Depot StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Lake Forest

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
COLUMBIA ENERGY LLC6500 DUNDEE ROAD; SUITE 350CALHOUN
PQ LLC1945 DELANY RDLAKE
QUEBECOR WORLD2000 ARTHUR AVENUECOOK
SANTA ROSA ENERGY LLC650 DUNDEE ROADCOOK
ZION ENERGY CENTER5701 NINTH STREETLAKE

Airports Near Lake Forest

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chicago Midway International AirportMDWLarge Airport
Chicago O'Hare International AirportORDLarge Airport
General Mitchell International AirportMKELarge Airport
Chicago Executive AirportPWKMedium Airport
Dupage AirportDPAMedium Airport
Gary/Chicago International AirportGYYMedium Airport
Kenosha Regional AirportENWMedium Airport
Aero Estates AirportSmall Airport
Aerogrange AirportSmall Airport
Aeroview AirportSmall Airport
Air Troy Estates Restricted AirportSmall Airport
Aurora Municipal AirportAUZSmall Airport
Barker StripSmall Airport
Bingham AirportSmall Airport
Binzel AirportSmall Airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International AirportSmall Airport
Bristol AirportSmall Airport
Brookeridge Air ParkSmall Airport
Burlington Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Bushby RLA Restricted Landing AreaSmall Airport
Camp Lake AirportSmall Airport
Campbell AirportSmall Airport
Casa De Aero Park AirportSmall Airport
Cindy Guntly Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Cushing Field Ltd AirportSmall Airport
Digger Dougs AirportSmall Airport
Donald Alfred Gade AirportSmall Airport
Dutch Gap AirstripSmall Airport
East Troy Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Edward Getzelman AirportSmall Airport
Emerick AirportSmall Airport
Faken AirportSmall Airport
Ferris FieldSmall Airport
Fletcher AirportSmall Airport
Flying Fox AirportSmall Airport
Flying M AirportSmall Airport
Flying Q Farm AirportSmall Airport
Fox River AirportSmall Airport
Funny Farm AirportSmall Airport
Galt FieldSmall Airport
Grand Geneva Resort AirportXESSmall Airport
Griffith-Merrillville AirportSmall Airport
Heitman Field AirportSmall Airport
Hemmingsen AirportSmall Airport
Herbert C. Maas AirportSmall Airport
Hilbert AirportSmall Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Horner Farms AirportSmall Airport
Hunter AirportSmall Airport
J Maddock AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Lake Forest

3 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Chicago Police Department 24th District6464 North Clark Street
Lyola Campus Police1113 West Granville Avenue
Rosemont Police Department9501 Devon Avenue

Grocery Stores in Lake Forest

5 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
CVS 2902Other520 N Western Ave
Jewel Food Store 3490Supermarket890 N Western Ave
Sunset Foods 3Super Store825 S Waukegan Rd
The Fresh Market 119Supermarket850 N Western Ave
Walgreens 00528Other296 E Deerpath

Post Offices in Lake Forest

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PostNet825 South Waukegan Road
The Mail Room

Treatment Centers in Lake Forest

43 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A Safe HavenSubstance Abuse312-372-6707 x111
Access Evanston Rogers Park Family CtrSubstance Abuse773-764-7146
Access Genesis Center for Health and - EmpowermentSubstance Abuse847-298-3150
Access Northwest Family Health CenterSubstance Abuse847-342-1554
Addictions Treatment ProgramSubstance Abuse847-377-8200
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Behavioral Health ServicesBoth847-723-6570
Alexian Brothers - The HarborSubstance Abuse847-782-8015 x3413
Alexian Brothers/Foglia Family - Foundation Resid Treatment CenterSubstance Abuse847-981-5900
Arden Shore Child and Family ServicesSubstance Abuse847-623-1730
Behavioral Health Services for - AdultsMental Health847-377-8180
Behavioral Health Services for - Children and AdolescentsBoth847-377-8950
Captain James A Lovell Federal - Evanston CBOCBoth224-610-3886
Center for Discovery - GlenviewMental Health866-824-0109
Chicago Behavioral HospitalBoth847-768-5329
Chicago Department of Public Health - North River MHCMental Health312-744-1906
Compass Health Center - NorthbrookBoth877-552-6672
Deerfield Behavioral Health - Behavioral HealthMental Health847-400-8430
Evanston Hospital - Department of PsychiatrySubstance Abuse847-570-2500
Fam Institute at Northwestern Unive - Bette D Harris Family and Child ClinicMental Health847-733-4300
Family Guidance Centers IncSubstance Abuse847-827-7517
Gateway FoundationSubstance Abuse630-966-7400
Greater Family Health - WheelingSubstance Abuse844-599-3700
Hanul Family Alliance - AKA Korean American Senior CtrSubstance Abuse847-439-5195 x208
Kenneth Young Center - Elk GroveBoth847-524-8800
Lake Behavioral HospitalBoth847-249-3900
Lake County Group HomeMental Health847-377-8686
Lake County Health Dept/CHC - Womens Residential ServicesSubstance Abuse847-377-7950
Lake County Substance Abuse ProgSubstance Abuse847-377-8120
Maine Township - MaineStay Youth and Family ServicesMental Health847-297-2510
Maryville Acad/Des Plaines CampusSubstance Abuse847-294-1999
Metropolitan Family Services - Evanston and Skokie ValleyBoth847-425-7500
NICASA BridgehouseSubstance Abuse847-662-4124
Nicasa NFP - Behavioral HealthSubstance Abuse847-433-1303
Nicasa NFP - Behavioral HealthSubstance Abuse847-244-4434
OMNI Youth ServicesSubstance Abuse847-353-1500
Peer Services at - Turning Point BHCCSubstance Abuse847-492-1778
Renacer Latino IncSubstance Abuse847-336-7302
Renacer Latino IncSubstance Abuse847-336-7302
Saint Annes HomeSubstance Abuse773-293-7130
Tikvah Center for Jewish RecoverySubstance Abuse847-226-7741
Trilogy IncBoth773-508-6100
Turning Point - Behavioral Healthcare CenterMental Health847-933-0051
Vivia Health Rogers ParkBoth847-972-1135

DOL Wage Violations in Lake Forest

8 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $949,457 in back wages owed to 1,056 employees.

8
Violations
$949,457
Back Wages Owed
1,056
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
PACTIV LLC MAJOR Pactiv, LLC 60045 Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing 1 $753,837 $1,005 750
International Precision Components Corporatio 60045 1 $83,126 $383 217
Sushi Kushi-Toyo 60045 3 $71,329 $1,981 36
Klai-Co Identification Products, Inc 60045 1 $28,773 $2,877 10
Pactiv Evergreen Pactiv Evergreen 60045 1 $5,654 $5,654 1
Westwood Bistro 60045 1 $3,895 $216 18
The Lantern of Lake Forest 60045 1 $2,420 $105 23
Stericycle Stericycle Inc. 60045 2 $423 $423 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lake Forest

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHABAD OF LAKE FOREST IL248 NILES AVE
CHRIST CHURCH LAKE FOREST100 N WAUKEGAN RD
CROSSWAY HEALTH SHARE NFP100 SAUNDERS RD STE 150
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LAKE FORESTILLINOISPO BOX 701
HUSHMAND FATHEAZAM FOUNDATION1320 N SHERIDAN RD
JEON WON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH201 RIVERWOODS RD
LAKELIGHT INSTITUTE100 N WAUKEGAN RD
MARIAN INSTITUTE825 S WAUKEGAN RD STE A8 PMB 225
MARY AND BRUCE GOODMAN FUND790 OAK KNOLL DR
NORTH SHORE LUTHERAN MINISTRY680 W DEERPATH
ST MARY PARISH & SCHOOL185 E ILLINOIS RD
ST PATRICK CHURCH991 S WAUKEGAN RD
ST VAKHTANG GORGASALI ORTHODOX CHURCH400 E ILLINOIS RD
THE EPISCOPAL PRESCHOOL INC400 E WESTMINSTER RD
VILLAGE CHURCH OF LINCOLNSHIRE201 RIVERWOODS RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Forest

What is the population of Lake Forest?

Lake Forest has a population of 19,190 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 1,116 people per square mile, spread across 17.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.4% female and 47.6% male.

Is Lake Forest expensive to live in?

Lake Forest has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $228,120, 204% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $909,800 (223% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $2,120 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Lake Forest safe?

Lake Forest is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 41 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 629 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Lake Forest receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Lake Forest?

Lake Forest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.5 inches, with 33.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Lake Forest?

The job market in Lake Forest is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,751. There are 19,967 business establishments in the area, including 1,607 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 27.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Lake Forest?

The median home value in Lake Forest is $909,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,150,871. For renters, the median monthly rent is $2,120. Fair market rent is $854 for a 1-bedroom and $1,063 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 89.3%. The average annual property tax is $13,960.

How are the schools in Lake Forest?

Schools in Lake Forest score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 80.8% of adults in Lake Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. 43.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Lake Forest?

The obesity rate in Lake Forest is 28.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.0% of adults are smokers. 12.3% are physically inactive. 19.5% of residents report depression. 4.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 98.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:940.

What is transportation like in Lake Forest?

The average commute in Lake Forest is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 48% of workers drive alone to work, 13.1% use public transit, and 27.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Lake Forest?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Forest is 84.6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 87% of residents speak only English at home, while 13% speak Spanish. 3.3% of the population are military veterans. 10.9% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

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