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Forest Lake
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Forest Lake

#12 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Illinois
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Forest Lake is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 1,476. Forest Lake is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Forest Lake offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Forest Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Forest Lake are highly rated.
    About Forest Lake...
    Population
    1,476
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $316,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,586
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      0%
    • Own
      100%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      31%
    • 65+ years
      6%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      11%
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    Working in Forest Lake

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $134,821
    National
    $69,021
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