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Lake Forest
City in California, United States
Overview
Lake Forest, California is a picturesque suburban city in Orange County, known for its lush parks, master-planned neighborhoods, and proximity to both the mountains and the coast. It offers a relaxed lifestyle with excellent schools and ample recreational opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
85,858
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.65°, -117.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,800
Local Cost
$2,960
Local Income
$5,300
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
17.5°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
1.6°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
297 mm
Internet Speed
108 Mbps
Upload
36 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
39
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNA
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.
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