Forest Lake, IL

Living in Forest Lake

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 30
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 90
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Colleges 59
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Schools 57
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Residents

1.3k Population -487 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
51% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
79% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate19%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree21%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$125k Median Household Income +$31k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office32%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$321k Median Home Value -$42k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$661 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached100%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199934%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K44%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K8%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Utility gas88%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Lake

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15

Property Crime in Forest Lake

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 10
Feb 26 2 8
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 47 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 26 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Lake

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Lake, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Lake, IL

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Mundelein Kindercare
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Forest Lake, IL

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Lake Forest College
12 miles, E
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Judson University
16 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Lake, IL

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Airports

Airports near Forest Lake, IL

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