Forest Lake, Illinois · ZIP 60047

Forest Lake — ZIP 60047

Forest Lake (60047) scores 69/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $671K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg reading proficiency59%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index21/100

Typical home value$671K

Median rent$3,150/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

$671K

Median Rent

$3,150/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,613

Violent Crime

799

Property Crime

4,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake County, Illinois (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
Lake Zurich High School	09–12	1,839	Not reported	60%
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus	06–08	697	Not reported	59%
May Whitney Elem School	PK–05	677	Not reported	47%
Woodlawn Middle School	06–08	632	Not reported	56%
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus	06–08	599	Not reported	66%
Isaac Fox Elementary School	KG–05	520	Not reported	61%
Spencer Loomis Elementary School	KG–05	516	Not reported	67%
Seth Paine Elem School	KG–05	495	Not reported	56%
Country Meadows Elem School	01–05	439	Not reported	52%
Sarah Adams Elementary School	KG–05	429	Not reported	62%
Kildeer Countryside Elem School	01–05	428	Not reported	61%

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.

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Demographics

Population

44,100

Median Income

$176K

Homeownership

88%

Median Age

42.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60047 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 60047 has a school score of 73/100. 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 60047 is approximately $671K. 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 60047 in Forest Lake has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. 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.