Lake Forest

Lake Forest is a larger city nestled in beautiful Orange County, California. The city has around fifteen unique neighborhoods and it is the 99th largest county in the state. It is named for the two man-made lakes and a forested area that are within its borders It is an educated community, nearly 47% of adults have four-degrees or more, this more than twice the national average of around 22%. It is a low crime rate, a warm and lively atmosphere, and is known for its beautiful parks. It is a decidedly diverse community in terms of race, religion, and ethnicity. The majority of residents consider themselves to be Caucasian, followed by Asian and Hispanic, but the most common ancestries include German, Irish, English, Italian, and Polish. The city has a rather global feel, perhaps due to the fact that around a quarter of residents were born outside of the borders of the United States. The number one written and spoken language in Lake Forest is English, followed by Spanish and Tagalog.

The city spans 16.71 square miles of almost exclusively land area, less than one square mile is water covered. It is an upper-middle income community compared to state economic standards and a wealthy community compared to the national standards. It has a council-manager style of city government and it was incorporated on December 20, 1991. It is a predominantly white-collar community, where nearly 89% of the local workforce hold/work white-collar positions/careers. The 2018 estimated population of Lake Forest was 85,623 and the approximate population density is around 5,005 people per square mile. In 2017, the estimated median household income was $99,913 and the per capita income was approximately $43,815. In the same year, the estimated median house or condo value was $626,900, the mean price on all housing units was $632,270 and the median gross rent was $1,920 monthly. 

Economically the city is hustling and bustling, according to the 2012 City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top five employers in Lake Forest were Oakley, Panasonic Avionics, LoanDepot, Ivensys, and Apria Healthcare. The community is home to the Heritage Hill Historical Park and Museum, two county parks, and the wonderful Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center which spans a sprawling 86.2 acres. It is a culturally active community that hosts an annual summer concert, a 5k Run, fireworks display, and a weekly farmers market. Homes for sale in the community are predominantly single-family homes that come in a variety of sizes and styles to suit the needs of potential buyers. Other real estate options such as apartments, condominiums, and more are also available, though less prevalent. To begin your home search in beautiful Lake Forest, call friendly local real estate agent Larry Bammer today at 1-949-547-2255. Don’t let the home of your dreams pass you by, call today.