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Lake Forest, IL, Market Trends

There are 106 active listings and 10 new listings in Lake Forest, IL.
In Lake Forest, IL, homes sold for a median price of $1,600,000 in April 2026.
On average, properties in Lake Forest, IL sell after 27 days on the market compared to 42 days last year.
85 homes were sold in Lake Forest, IL in April 2026, up from 118 last year.
Lake Forest, IL is part of the Lake County R-1 School District, with 11 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle Schools, and 5 High Schools.

Lake Forest, IL Homes For Sale

Lake Forest Overview

Active Homes

106

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New Homes

10

Open Houses

1

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Price Reduced

6

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Lake Forest, IL Market Trends & Statistics

last updated on May 31, 2026

Schools in Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest, IL hosts 6 public schools with an average rating of 9 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 8 private schools.

School Districts

3

Elementary Schools

11

Middle Schools

8

High Schools

5

Grades:
Elementary
Middle
High

Sheridan Elementary School

public School, Grades PK, K-4

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10

Everett Elementary School

public School, Grades K-4

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10

Deer Path Middle School East

public School, Grades 5-6

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10

Cherokee Elementary School

public School, Grades K-4

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10

Lake Forest Country Day School

private School, Grades PK-8

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

School of St. Mary

private School, Grades PK-8

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

School of St Mary Primary Center

private School, Grades PK-8

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center

private School, Grades PK-K

GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

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Lake Forest School District 67

Lake Forest Chsd 115 School District

Rondout School District 72

Lake Forest, IL Property Insights

People

People

51% Female/Male
Avg Age is 42 Years Old

School

School

76% with College Degree
98% with High School Diploma

Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $229K
5% in Poverty

Elevation

Elevation

679.55 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

34.41%

Average Tree Covering

May Temperature

May Temperature

59° Fahrenheit

H: 68°F L: 49°F

Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Low

Compared with the National Average

Rainfall

Rainfall

47 Inches

Lake Forest, IL Neighborhood Scores

Food

Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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