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Lake Forest
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Lake Forest, Illinois is a scenic North Shore suburb renowned for its lush greenery, historic estates, and proximity to Lake Michigan. The city perfectly balances upscale living with small-town charm, offering elegant shopping, fine dining, and abundant parkland. Its lively downtown and excellent schools make it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
85,858
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.26°, -87.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,395
Local Cost
$2,590
Local Income
$6,200
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.8°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.6°C
Record High
39.8°C
Record Low
-37.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
972 mm
Internet Speed
373 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PWK
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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