What is the population of Forest Lake, Illinois?

Forest Lake has a population of approximately 1,865 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Forest Lake, Illinois located?

Forest Lake is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.2118°, -88.0525°.

What is the median household income in Forest Lake?

The median household income in Forest Lake is approximately $96,250 based on the most recent open data.

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Forest Lake

IllinoisCDP

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Total population

1,865

Median home value

$346,400

48.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$96,250

Forest Lake$96k

National$74k

Founded

1935

Elevation243 m

Land area1.03 km²

Coordinates42.21°, -88.05°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1935

Elevation

243 m

Area

1.03 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Forest Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ela Township of Lake County, Illinois, United States. It is about 35 miles (56 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,784. The community was founded in 1935 as a vacation community for Chicago residents.

History & geography

Geography

Forest Lake is located in southwestern Lake County. It is bordered to the north, west, and south by Hawthorn Woods, and to the east and south by Kildeer. The village of Lake Zurich boundary comes within of the southwest corner of the CDP. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Forest Lake has a total area of , of which (or 85.16%) is land and (or 14.84%) is water, consisting of the community's namesake water body.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

42.3

Median home value

$346,400

Housing units

769

Poverty rate

Unemployment

4.7%

Race & ethnicity

White

74.5%

Black

Asian

4.5%

Hispanic

21%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.2118

Longitude

-88.0525

Water area

0.06 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.2%

Diabetes

7.3%

Adult obesity

29.2%

Binge drinking

19.3%

Adult smoking

No leisure activity

13.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

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Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Adlai E Stevenson High School
High · Lincolnshire · 4,489 students · 17.8:1 ratio
Barrington High School
High · Barrington · 2,802 students · 16.5:1 ratio
Mundelein Cons High School
High · Mundelein · 2,212 students · 16.6:1 ratio
Libertyville High School
High · Libertyville · 1,811 students · 13.8:1 ratio
Lake Zurich High School
High · Lake Zurich · 1,804 students · 14.3:1 ratio
Vernon Hills High School
High · Vernon Hills · 1,505 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Wauconda High School
High · Wauconda · 1,460 students · 15.4:1 ratio
Grayslake Central High School
High · Grayslake · 1,419 students · 13.9:1 ratio