Orange County, California
Lake Forest Real Estate and Local Guide
Affluent suburban city in Orange County's Saddleback Valley, made up largely of planned residential developments.
Living in Lake Forest
Incorporated in 1991 and named for man-made lakes and eucalyptus groves planted in the early 1900s; formerly known as El Toro. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $131,378 median household
EducationAbout 50.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyOrange County
Homes in Lake Forest
Median home valueAbout $876,300
- About 71% of homes are owner-occupied, reflecting an established suburban community.
- Roughly 53% of housing units are single-family detached homes, with the balance in townhomes and condominiums.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Lake Forest home
Heritage Hill Historical Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic park featuring the 1863 Jose Serrano Adobe
Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
Source: en.wikipedia.org
One of the largest public skateparks in the United States
Saddleback Church
Source: en.wikipedia.org
One of the largest evangelical churches in the United States
Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center
Source: en.wikipedia.org
86-acre sports and recreation complex that opened in 2014
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Foothill wilderness park with hiking and mountain biking trails
Lake Forest areas to know
Foothill Ranch
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Master-planned community at the base of the Saddleback Mountains