Here's what it costs to live in Lake Forest, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,672 per month, while the typical home is valued around $937,000. Households earn a median of $135,175 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$135,175
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,672
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$937,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
86,281
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,889
Per month
Avg Home Value
$1,129,000
Census ACS
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.0
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.9%
What is the cost of living index for Lake Forest?
The cost of living index for Lake Forest is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Lake Forest?
The median gross rent in Lake Forest is $2,672 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Lake Forest?
The median household income in Lake Forest is $135,175 per year.
What is the median home value in Lake Forest?
The median home value in Lake Forest is $937,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Lake Forest?
Air quality data for Lake Forest is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Lake Forest?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
