Lake Forest City Property Records in California

In Lake Forest, Illinois, property records document ownership, assessed value, tax history, transfers, deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and related land-use information. Users can access official records through The City of Lake Forest for local zoning, permits, and municipal property information; The Lake County Chief County Assessment Office for parcel assessments and property characteristics; The Lake County Recorder of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, releases, liens, and plats; and The Lake County Treasurer’s Office for property tax bills and payment history. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, probate transfers, or lien litigation, may be available through The 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County. For the most reliable results, users should search by parcel number, property address, or owner name directly through these official government sources.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$131,378
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$876,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$5,617
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.64%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$2,616 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
71%
Population
Population:
85,846

Lake Forest Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Lake Forest, showing counts for violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime figures include murder, robberies, and assaults, while property crime figures include total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

The data lists 0 murders, 28 robberies, and 94 assaults. For property crime, it reports 712 property crimes, 92 burglaries, and 133 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category, which helps readers see the types of reported crime in Lake Forest and compare the volume of violent and property offenses. The figures reflect reported crime only.

Robberies
Robberies:
28
Burglary
Burglary:
92
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
133
Theft
Theft:
487
Assault
Assault:
94
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
3

What Is the Population Profile of Lake Forest

Lake Forest's Race and Ethnicity data shows that White residents are the largest group, with 39,757 people (46%). Hispanic residents are the second largest at 22,010 (26%), followed by Asian residents at 17,459 (20%). The data also includes residents of two or more races (4,228, 5%), Black residents (1,438, 2%), other race (471, 0.55%), Pacific Islander (350, 0.41%), and American Indian (133, 0.15%) populations.

White
46%
39,757
Hispanic
26%
22,010
Asian
20%
17,459
Two + Races
5%
4,228
Black
2%
1,438
Other Race
0.55%
471
Pacific Islander
0.41%
350
American Indian
0.15%
133

Lake Forest, Ratings Compared Across California A

Lake Forest's ratings cover several aspects of life in the city. Its highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A+), Weather (A+), and Access to Coffee Shops (A+). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (A), Access to Parks (A), Housing (C-), and Cost of Living (C-). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
A+
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
C-
Jobs
Jobs
B-
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Lake Forest

Lake Forest's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (32%), High School (15%), and Some College (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
32%
High School
15%
Masters Degree
14%
Some College
14%
Associate Degree
9%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Lake Forest's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (46%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (38%) and 2000 - Present (15%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
46%
1960 - 1979
38%
2000 - Present
15%
1940 - 1959
0.91%
Before 1939
0.22%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Lake Forest's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (31%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (25%) and 2 Bedrooms (25%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
31%
2 Bedrooms
25%
4 Bedrooms
25%
1 Bedroom
10%
5 or More Bedrooms
8%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Lake Forest's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 45 - 54 (15%), 35 - 44 (15%), and 65 Plus (15%). The data also includes other available age groups.

45 - 54
15%
65 Plus
15%
35 - 44
15%
25 - 34
13%
Under 10
13%
55 - 64
13%
10 - 17
8%
18 - 24
7%

Property Market Trends at Lake Forest

Lake Forest's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $876,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,616 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Lake Forest's dynamic real estate landscape.

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