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Lake Forest

Search Lake Forest homes for sale in Orange County. Explore top schools, family neighborhoods, parks, HOAs, and first-time buyer options.

Overview for Lake Forest, CA

85,846 people live in Lake Forest, where the median age is 40.4 and the average individual income is $58,506. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

85,846

Total Population

40.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$58,506

Average individual Income

2026 Mission Viejo Transactions

From January 1 through September 16, 2026, Darren Shepherd of The Darren Shepherd Team at Compass closed 10 Mission Viejo transaction sides totaling more than $12.8 million: 5 listings and 5 buyers across 6 neighborhoods. His Mission Viejo listings sold for 101% of original list price on average, with a median of 9 days on market.

$12.8M+
Deal Volume Year To Date
10
Total Transaction Sides
9
Homes Sold
5
Listings Sold
5
Buyers Sold
6
Mission Viejo Neighborhoods Sold In
101%
Avg Sale to Original List Price (Listings)
$2.025M
Top Mission Viejo Deal YTD
9
Median Days on Market (Listings)

2026 Mission Viejo Closings

For Sale
Sold

Around Lake Forest, CA

There's plenty to do around Lake Forest, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

63
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Great American Grill @ Hilton Garden Inn, Sparta, and House of Sound & Video.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 1.09 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 0.82 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Shopping 1.26 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.25 miles 2 reviews 1/5 stars
Active 0.41 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Active 0.86 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars

Schools in Lake Forest, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Lake Forest. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Demographics and Employment Data for Lake Forest, CA

Lake Forest has 30,246 households, with an average household size of 2.82. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake Forest do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 85,846 people call Lake Forest home. The population density is 5,136 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

85,846

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.4 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
30,246

Total Households

2.82

Average Household Size

$58,506

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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