Lake Forest Park, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
13,356 Population 3,794/sq mi density
$158,868 Median Income $76,213 per capita
$928,700 Home Value $1,001,406 Zillow
$2,205 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
70 Violent Crime/100K 1,702 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$158,868 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$928,700 home value, $2,205/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Forest Park, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$158,868
111% above
$76,213 per capita
Home Value
$928,700
229% above
Zillow: $1,001,406
Median Rent
$2,205/mo
90% above
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
1,702/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
96% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
31% below
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Lake Forest Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Forest Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
211%
Home Value
329%
Rent
190%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Forest Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Forest Park residents earn a median household income of $158,868 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,213. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Forest Park is $928,700 , 229% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,001,406. Median rent is $2,205/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Lake Forest Park reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,702/100K.

Education

66.0% of adults in Lake Forest Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Forest Park has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population13,356
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,794/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$158,868
Per Capita$76,213
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B
Home Value$928,700
Rent$2,205
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$1,001,406
Housing Units5,615
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property1,702/100K

Health

Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation125 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+27.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Lake Forest Park was founded in 1961.
The median home in Lake Forest Park was built in 1969.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.