Living in Lake Forest (California)
Lake Forest (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 82,492 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 3%, #201 of 7,271), business owners (top 3%, #362 of 12,111), city lovers (top 4%, #164 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lake Forest (California)
- It is part of Greater Irvine, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:47; in late June it sets around 5:04.
How Lake Forest (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #4,530 of 11,898 | #64 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #8,338 of 9,771 | #137 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 35 | #6,033 of 8,006 | #135 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 44 | #4,058 of 6,237 | #104 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #754 of 9,474 | #89 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,095 of 9,474 | #77 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #871 of 10,762 | #110 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #203 of 4,537 | #28 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 75 | #212 of 4,444 | #34 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #143 of 3,053 | #27 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,641 of 7,271 | #60 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #615 of 6,227 | #72 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 77 | #285 of 3,933 | #55 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #658 of 2,119 | #91 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,646 of 8,006 | #120 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 22 | #10,602 of 12,111 | #138 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #164 of 4,114 | #30 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #201 of 7,271 | #22 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #1,073 of 9,474 | #96 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 20 | #16,952 of 18,063 | #598 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #1,892 of 16,523 | #238 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 8 | #17,300 of 18,063 | #587 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 82 | #122 of 16,523 | #7 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #87 of 21,167 | #20 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,940 of 12,111 | #127 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #3,723 of 6,413 | #284 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #362 of 12,111 | #40 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 65 | #429 of 4,750 | #57 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Laguna Hills 4 km
- Laguna Woods 5 km
- Mission Viejo 5 km
- Irvine Health and Science Complex 7 km
- Cypress Village 8 km
- Quail Hill 8 km
- Rancho Santa Margarita 8 km
- Stonegate (California) 8 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.