Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Bagels and Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mustard Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
KD's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Limelight Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Surfin Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Been & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks Coffee
Coffee Shop
Nekter Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Bagels and Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Forest Lanes
Bowling Alley
FivePoint Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Wild Rivers
Water Park
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Pretend City Children's Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center
Attraction
Food and Drink (60) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Baja Fresh
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Carl's Jr. & Green Burrito
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Juice It Up!
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
El Pollo Loco
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Burger Boss
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Mulleadys
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Recreation Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
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Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
North Mission Viejo Little League
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Batting Cages
Community Centre
Canyon Crest Clubhouse
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Natadores Swim Club
Community Centre
Portola Springs Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Silverado Park Community Center
Community Centre
Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (11) F
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Mission Ranch Markets
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
El Toro Gourmet Meats
Butcher
Nina's Indian & British Groceries
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Mother's Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (134) A+
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Sterling Park
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Playground
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Pittsford Park
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Playground
Whispering Hills Play Park
Playground
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Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Park
Lake Forest Nature Park
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Peachwood Park
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Peachwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
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Park
Rimgate Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (51) D-
Unknown Name
Pets
Win Nails Spa
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Sam's Liquour
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Grab n Go 24/7
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
John Paul Pet Salon
Pets
Klassy Nail & Spa
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Tres Jolie Beauty Salon & Supply
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
ampm
Convenience Store
Pet Country
Pets
V's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Target
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
ProfessioNail & Spa
Beauty
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Lake Forest.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations D-
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Workers Taking Public Transit
1.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lake Forest is 175/100 - which is 26% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Lake Forest crime rates are 1,176 per 100k, which is 59% lower than California
Property Crime
1,054 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
122 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Lake Forest is $112,988 - which is 77% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$112,988 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Orange County Sheriff's Department Saddleback Station
Police
Medical Plaza Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Remarkable Smiles Orthodontics
Dentist
Avalon Dentistry
Dentist
OCFA Station 38
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
OCFA Station 54
Fire Station
Foothill Family Dentistry
Dentist
OC Urgent Care
Doctor
Genesis Surgery Center
Doctor
Katherine Law, DDS
Dentist
OCFA Station 19
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Unknown Name
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Coast Dental & Orthodonics
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B

Lake Forest home prices are $682,700 - which is 67% higher than California
Home Price
$682,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B-

The Lake Forest graduation rate is 91% - which is 13% higher than California
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (16) F
Lake Forest Elementary
Woodcrest Preschool
Rancho Canada Elementary
Del Lago Elementary
La Madera Elementary
Heritage Christian School-Lower
Leport Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus
Grace Christian Schools
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
Glen Yermo Elementary
Santiago Elementary
Village Montessori Center
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Foothill Ranch Elementary
Fusion Academy Mv: Mission Viejo
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Appletree Montessori
Pillars Academy
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Montessori On The Lake
Olivewood Elementary
Montevideo Elementary
Castille Elementary
High Schools (1) F
El Toro High
Trabuco Hills High
Heritage Christian School-Lower
Fusion Academy Mv: Mission Viejo
Silverado High
Mira Monte High (Alternative)
Portola High
Excel Academy Charter
Excel Academy Charter
National Univ Acad Homesch/Independent Study Orange Co
Svusd Virtual Academy
C4L Academy
Halstrom Academy
St Michael'S Prep School
New Vista School
Mission Viejo High
Esperanza Education Center
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ratings A-

Lake Forest has an overall rating of 80% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (13)
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Lake Forest Area Facts

  • Lake Forest has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Lake Forest crime rates are 59% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Lake Forest is 26% higher than the California average

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RUN FROM THIS PLACE AS FAST AS YOU CAN 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 28, 2024) We enrolled our daughters at this school and had the following experiences:

Jaime Roush - head of the school - Sent an email to her "leadership" team attempting to label our daughters with a clinical diagnosis which we NEVER remotely alluding to being factual. When we asked he ...Read More r to provide us with a copy of whatever assessments she had conducted on our children, as well as the contact information for the licensed clinician which conducted aforementioned assessment, Jaime feigned complete and absolute ignorance before running to her "legal team" crying about she was afraid of the big black man because he made her friend Lori Nelson Roulette cry. Once Lori was held accountable for her severe incompetence, unethical behavior, and borderline child abuse tendencies, she all of sudden "feared for the safety of her life" and could no longer have our children in her school. I wonder if she would be utilizing dog whistle covert racial phrases if I were white.

AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COST Read Less
Finding the Perfect Place In Lake Forest, CA 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 19, 2011) I have lived in Lake Forest, CA and in this city review I will be going over some of Lake Forest's community aspects such as attractions, the community as a whole, the nightlife, different shopping stores available, and even some great restaurants in the area to go eat out at.

...Read More There are many attractions and activities that an individual can find to do in Lake Forest, CA. One activity can include going to the Lake Forest Golf & Practice Center. This golfing facility gives its players an option to play on a nine hole executive golf course. This is one of the best golfing centers in the Orange County area. There are also skateparks for teenagers, such as the Etnies skatepark, that they can go with their skateboards to burn off the excess energy that they might have. If an individual is looking for some entertainment then they can check out Nickel Nickel Five Cent to be amused with games of all sorts. It is an arcade. A great place to send the kids when going out with a significant other or even any other activity. There are many attractions and activities that one can partake in together as a family or alone.

There are many different types of shopping stores that can be shopped at. There is no limit to where a person can shop but below are some of the many shops that one can go shopping at. One of the stores includes Club Aficionado Cigar & Wine. An individual would be able to find some of the finest homemade cigars around, different humidors, and even some other accessories that can go along with them. Some of the wines that they offer are top selections that would make any wine connoisseur happy. Another shop includes the Guitar Center. Guitar Center is a monumental and modern music store. It has then become one of the largest retail music chain of musical instruments. They also offers lessons for fifty dollars a pop.

After a day full of shopping then going out to eat would make the perfect way to enjoy the day. The restaurants around Lake Forest offer many different choices for food such as Thai, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Barbeque, and even fast food restaurants to choose from. Many even have vegetarian selections to choose from. Anybody would be able to find the restaurant that is perfect for them.

The nightlife can differ depending on the person and their tastes but Lake Forest CA has plenty of options for them to choose from. Gypsy's Lounge bar and grill is an option for people looking to have great company and enjoy the taste of some cheap drinks.

Whether someone want to live in Lake Forest or just want to go there for a visit they would be able to find what they are looking for here. They have everything and will surely have something for any individual. They often pride themselves in having such a great community and a great city for visitors and their residents. Read Less
Lake Forest, CA - Great For Bike Riding 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 03, 2011) When I visited Lake Forest, California, I was pleasantly surprised by the city. This city offers breathtaking nature and plenty to do. There are over 70,000 people that live in this city, which is located in Orange County.

One of my favorite things to do in the city was go for a ...Read More bike ride in one of the public parks. These are so gorgeous and have the most breathtaking trees you will ever see.

I also enjoyed doing some shopping in Lake Forest. There are plenty of malls which all offer great deals. As a business woman, I also liked figuring out which businesses were based in the area. There are so many tech companies that are based in Lake Forest, CA which was fascinating to learn about. Read Less
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Lake Forest, CA - Great For Bike Riding 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 03, 2011) When I visited Lake Forest, California, I was pleasantly surprised by the city. This city offers breathtaking nature and plenty to do. There are over 70,000 people that live in this city, which is located in Orange County.

One of my favorite things to do in the city was go for a ...Read More bike ride in one of the public parks. These are so gorgeous and have the most breathtaking trees you will ever see.

I also enjoyed doing some shopping in Lake Forest. There are plenty of malls which all offer great deals. As a business woman, I also liked figuring out which businesses were based in the area. There are so many tech companies that are based in Lake Forest, CA which was fascinating to learn about. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lake Forest? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
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      Sterling Park
      Unknown Name
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      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas
      Forest Lanes
      FivePoint Amphitheatre
      Wild Rivers
      Unknown Name
      Pretend City Children's Museum
      Unknown Name
      Giant Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Unknown Name
      Baja Fresh
      Wienerschnitzel
      Subway
      Carl's Jr. & Green Burrito
      Papa John's
      Juice It Up!

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Forest? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Lake Forest.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Forest? The cost of living in Lake Forest is 175/100 - which is 26% higher than California.
      Lake Forest
      175

      75% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Forest? Lake Forest crime rates are 1,176, which are 59% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,176 per 100k people

      49% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 86

      49% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Forest? The median income in Lake Forest is $112,988 which is 77% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $112,988104% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,47463% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lake Forest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Medical Plaza Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      OC Urgent Care
      Genesis Surgery Center

      B Housing

      What are Lake Forest home prices? Lake Forest home prices are $682,700 - which is 67% higher than California
      Median home value
      $682,700270% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,121123% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      11% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Lake Forest have good schools? The Lake Forest graduation rate is 91% - which is 13% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      20% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      24:1

      50% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Lake Forest a good place to live? Lake Forest has an overall rating of 80% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      13 total surveys

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