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Lake Forest, Illinois, in Lake county, is 7 miles S of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 29 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Chicago metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Lake Forest is home to some 20,059 residents.
In Lake Forest, about 68% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Lake Forest are married.
In 2000, Lake Forest had a median family income of $165,512. More so than most places, the people in Lake Forest generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Lake Forest are poor than in most places in Illinois. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Lake Forest than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($534,120) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Lake Forest. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Lake Forest was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Lake Forest, 72% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.
Lake Forest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
Comparing Lake Forest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Lake Forest colleges • Lake Forest travel • Lake Forest mortgages and property.
 | Lake Forest Colleges Lake Forest colleges and trade schools. |
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 | Lake Forest Mortgage Lake Forest property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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Mr. Hugh R. McCullough residence (a corner in the shrubbery) between 1895 and 1915
Lake Forest residence of Hugh R. McCullough (interior) between 1900 and 1915
Lake Forest residence of Hugh R. McCullough (interior) between 1900 and 1915
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