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Lake Forest, Illinois

Introduction to Lake Forest, Illinois

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.

Lake Forest History

The earliest white settlers arrived in this area around 1834. The main occupation of the residents was farming. Lake Forest was founded as a town in 1857. It served as a stop for travelers who were going south towards Chicago. It was incorporated in 1861. Since the town was beautifully planned and offered cultivated landscapes, it attracted the attention of wealthy Chicagoans who made it their home. Since then, Lake Forest has been a wealthy community.

Lake Forest and nearby Attractions

  • Raupp Memorial Museum
  • Cuneo Museum & Gardens
  • Highland Park Historical Society Museum
  • Deerpath Park Golf Course
  • Old School Forest preserve
  • MacArthur Woods Preserve

Things To Do In Lake Forest

Being an affluent and well planned city, Lake Forest is very beautiful. It has the benefit of natural beauty coupled with vast areas of open spaces. The residents have lovingly preserved the history of the city, as is evident by the magnificent historic structures. The Market Square has a quaint nostalgic atmosphere about it. The city is also host to a series of cultural and community events throughout the year.

Lake Forest Transportation

The Chicago O’Hare International Airport offers international and domestic flights.

Lake Forest Higher Education

The local educational institutions include Lake Forest College, Barat College, and Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

High Points

Lake Forest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Well-Paid Single Women
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Top 1%trophyLake Forest Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLake Forest Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLake Forest Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
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Top 1%trophyLake Forest College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLake Forest People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLake Forest Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLake Forest Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lake Forest, IL

Comparing Lake Forest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Rents11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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Historic Lake Forest

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Mr. Hugh R. McCullough residence (a corner in the shrubbery) between 1895 and 1915

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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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