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Lake Forest, California · ZIP 92630

Lake Forest — ZIP 92630

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Lake Forest (92630) scores 82/100 — Good for Lake Forest. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.20M.

82OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg math proficiency46%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100
Typical home value$1.20M
Median rent$3,260/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.20M

Median Rent

$3,260/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

51,242

Violent Crime

8,423

Property Crime

42,819

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback ValleyKG–05565
70%
83%
La Madera ElementaryKG–06554
60%
66%
Rancho Canada ElementaryKG–06633
55%
57%
Lake Forest ElementaryKG–06640
50%
51%
El Toro High09–121,902
47%
69%
Serrano Intermediate07–08868
44%
60%
Santiago STEAM Magnet ElementaryKG–06517
39%
47%
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet ElementaryKG–06896
29%
30%
Olivewood ElementaryKG–06396
21%
24%
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle06–08495Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

66,461

Median Income

$126K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 92630 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 92630 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 92630 is approximately $1.20M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 92630 in Lake Forest has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.