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Living in Lake Forest Park

The population of Lake Forest Park, in the United States, was 13,335 in July 2026. There were 14,276 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. For Lake Forest Park, owner occupation was 80.6%, and the vacancy rate was 3.89% in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1934 sources

Population13,191people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary5,602EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,051EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.4%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,748offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 10% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.3µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Lake Forest Park?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Lake Forest Park.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,333 per month, while the median home value was US$953,200 in July 2026. 46.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Lake Forest Park recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,333/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,432 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,302 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent2,051 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes195 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Lake Forest Park a good place to live?

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 41–59%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student47%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–57%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–64%
Retirement43%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 32–54%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

12.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,671 of 13,191 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$159,904 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Lake Forest Park is 4.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income159,904 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband87.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription95.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet1.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet2.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary5,602 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,365 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate4.4 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Lake Forest Park?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €5,365 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,670of €4,054 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€4,054
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,302
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,670
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Lake Forest Park. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Lake Forest Park. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher97.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools58 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents20.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio522 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents14,276 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,706 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Lake Forest Park when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesLake Forest Park highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Lake Forest Park highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Lake Forest Park1,748
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,748 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents21.91 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes5 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time28.19 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport3.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work2.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportKEH3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Lake Forest Park. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Lake Forest Park.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Lake Forest Park is 4.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.3 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202434Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.56 · Feb 9.89 · Mar 12.17 · Apr 14.89 · May 18.5 · Jun 21.22 · Jul 24.72 · Aug 25 · Sep 21.83 · Oct 15.83 · Nov 11.06 · Dec 8.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.89 · Feb 2.78 · Mar 4 · Apr 6 · May 9.06 · Jun 11.5 · Jul 13.61 · Aug 13.94 · Sep 11.78 · Oct 8.17 · Nov 4.94 · Dec 2.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.72 · Feb 6.33 · Mar 8.11 · Apr 10.44 · May 13.78 · Jun 16.33 · Jul 19.17 · Aug 19.5 · Sep 16.83 · Oct 12 · Nov 8 · Dec 5.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 130.6 · Feb 89.92 · Mar 98.04 · Apr 75.69 · May 54.86 · Jun 39.88 · Jul 19.81 · Aug 25.4 · Sep 44.2 · Oct 92.71 · Nov 148.6 · Dec 141 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading89.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.63 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites10 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation756.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature19.9 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.15 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Bellevue ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Saanich (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Reims (France) ±1.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±1.4 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±1.9 °C, Cork (Ireland) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,671 is not 5.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.14 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents1,671 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,448 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population13,191 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics13,196 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value953,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes80.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate65.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad12.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents7.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.24 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage77.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance5.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher65.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available98.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,776 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home32.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans91.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Lake Forest Park

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Sammamish as a Lake Forest Park alternative in the same region

25 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 18.0 km Sammamish vs 2.0 km Lake Forest Park+800%
  • Foreign residents: 19.8% Sammamish vs 5.1% Lake Forest Park+285%
  • Residents: 66,110 Sammamish vs 13,191 Lake Forest Park+401%
  • Median gross pay, city: €8,363 Sammamish vs €5,602 Lake Forest Park+49%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 567 Sammamish vs 1,748 Lake Forest Park−68%
  • Unemployment: 3.1% Sammamish vs 4.4% Lake Forest Park−29%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³ Sammamish vs 4.3 µg/m³ Lake Forest Park−4%
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Cities near Lake Forest Park

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alderwood Manor 5.6 km away
Rent
1,773 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,705 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Bothell West 6.5 km away
Rent
2,320 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,284 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Lake Forest Park?

The median gross salary is 5,365 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Lake Forest Park?

The unemployment rate is 4.4 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Lake Forest Park?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.3 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Lake Forest Park?

Police recorded 1,748 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Lake Forest Park?

The published population is 13,191 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Lake Forest Park?

1,671 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Lake Forest Park a good place to live?

Lake Forest Park may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Lake Forest Park?

Kenmore, Shoreline, Brier, Mountlake Terrace, Alderwood Manor are near Lake Forest Park. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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