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Lake Forest Park, WA


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Lake Forest Park, Washington

Introduction to Lake Forest Park, Washington

Lake Forest Park, Washington is 2 miles E of Shoreline, Washington (center to center) and 10 miles N of Seattle, Washington. It is in King county. The city is part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metro area. The population of Lake Forest Park is 13,142.

Lake Forest Park History

Lake Forest Park is among the earliest planned communities in the Seattle area. Ole Hanson and A.H. Reid established it in 1912. They intended it to be a picturesque retreat for professionals, and developers strived to preserve the natural landmarks of the area. It was officially incorporated in June 1961 and continued to exist as a small town until the 1990s. This is when it expanded its borders through a series of annexations.

Lake Forest Park and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Washington
  • Burke Gilman Trail
  • Third Place Commons
  • Nordic Heritage Museum
  • Saint Edward State Park
  • Edmonds Arts Festival Museum

Things To Do In Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park has several parks, playgrounds, streams, and wetlands. There are a couple of beach clubs on Lake Washington which offer lake and boat ramp facilities. The Burke Gilman Trail runs along the lakeshore and connects Puget Sound with the foothills of Cascade Range. The city also provides opportunities for shopping and dining. The Third Place Commons is a popular hangout area which also serves as the venue for various special events and programs.

Lake Forest Park Transportation

Boeing Field/King County International is a few minutes away.

Lake Forest Park Higher Education

Edmonds Community College, Lake Washington Technical College, and Seattle Community College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLake Forest Park Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyLake Forest Park Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyLake Forest Park People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lake Forest Park Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lake Forest Park Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Lake Forest Park College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lake Forest Park Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Lake Forest Park, WA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime79
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