Lake Forest, Illinois · ZIP 60045

Lake Forest — ZIP 60045

Lake Forest (60045) scores 83/100 — Good for Illinois. 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 $1.21M.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share4%

Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index14/100

Typical home value$1.21M

Median rent$5,171/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

$1.21M

Median Rent

$5,171/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 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 Forest High School	09–12	1,359	Not reported	61%
Deer Path Middle Sch East	05–06	375	Not reported	45%
Deer Path Middle Sch West	07–08	361	Not reported	39%
Cherokee Elem School	KG–04	343	Not reported	42%
Everett Elem School	KG–04	308	Not reported	52%
Sheridan Elem School	PK–04	265	Not reported	57%
Rondout Elem School	KG–08	151	Not reported	72%

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

20,957

Median Income

$233K

Homeownership

89%

Median Age

45.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60045 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 60045 has a school score of 69/100. 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 60045 is approximately $1.21M. 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 60045 in Lake Forest has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. 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.