At a Glance
Median Income
$158,868
$76,213 per capita
Home Value
$928,700
Zillow: $1,023,147
Median Rent
$2,205/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
1,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Forest Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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 $1,023,147. 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 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,432/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population13,356
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,794/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$158,868
Per Capita$76,213
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
B
Home Value$928,700
Rent$2,205
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$1,023,147
Housing Units5,615
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property1,432/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault7/100K
Burglary219/100K
Health
Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
13.6% 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.
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