Lake Forest Park, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County
Lake Forest Park, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lake Forest Park a Good Place to Live?
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.