Lake Forest, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Lake Forest | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,158 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4594.9 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.30% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 26,686 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Lake Forest grew by 16.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 77,412 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lake Forest has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Lake Forest | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $131,710 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.92% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Lake Forest is about 36% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Lake Forest | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $903,326 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,618 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Lake Forest is about 28.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,618 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Lake Forest spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Lake Forest | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,818 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,725 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,931 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Lake Forest is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Lake Forest has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Lake Forest | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Lake Forest has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Lake Forest | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.7% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.9% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Forest, California.
What is the population of Lake Forest, California?
The population of Lake Forest, California is 77,158, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Lake Forest, California?
The population density of Lake Forest, California is 4594.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Lake Forest, California?
The median household income in Lake Forest, California is $131,710, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Lake Forest, California?
The median home price in Lake Forest, California is $903,326, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Forest, California?
The unemployment rate in Lake Forest, California is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.