About Lake Forest, CA
Lake Forest is a city in Orange County, California, with a population of 85,858 as of the 2020 census. The city is known for its beautiful surroundings, with two man-made lakes and numerous trees, giving it a small-town feel.
The median household income in Lake Forest is $112,988, and the median age of residents is 39. The city is predominantly White (Non-Hispanic), with the largest ethnic groups being White (Non-Hispanic) (54%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (16.8%), White (Hispanic) (13.3%), Other (Hispanic) (6.9%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%).
Lake Forest is a conservative city with a strong sense of community. The city is home to the Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest, the largest staffed public skateboard park in North America. In terms of education, the city's schools and parks are well-regarded, and the weather is generally pleasant, as is typical for most places in California.
The average commute time in Lake Forest is 25.6 minutes, and most residents drive alone to work. The average car ownership in the city is 2 cars per household. Lake Forest is located just 9 miles from the coast, providing easy access to various fine and casual dining experiences, shopping, and entertainment options.