Population 13,381 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Forest Park
Household size in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, Lake Forest Park sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.5 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lake Forest Park is 42.2 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.7, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lake Forest Park: 4.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Forest Park
Renters in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.9% of households in Lake Forest Park rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 29.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Lake Forest Park are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country. Lake Forest Park has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Washington cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Lake Forest Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only seven of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,071 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,447 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,750 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,487 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,416 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Lake Forest Park runs $2,487 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,416 a month since 2006–10, up 132%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Forest Park
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.3% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.3% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Lake Forest Park is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (65.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 15 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lake Forest Park: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Lake Forest Park has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Washington cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Forest Park
| Period | Lake Forest Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Lake Forest Park than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Forest Park compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Park | 2.57 | 42.2 | 4.3% | 21.9% | 4.9% | 1967 | $2,487 | 65.3% | 97.3% | 4.4% |
| Kenmore | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.2% | 29.7% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,439 | 63.6% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Shoreline | 2.48 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 1971 | $2,180 | 52.7% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Brier | 2.85 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,002 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.38 | 39.2 | 10.9% | 43.8% | 4.0% | 1975 | $2,078 | 43.5% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| Inglewood-Finn Hill | 2.54 | 39.6 | 7.0% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 1981 | $2,698 | 65.7% | 97.4% | 5.2% |
| Bothell West | 2.79 | 37.8 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 4.7% | 1993 | $2,669 | 57.0% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Bothell | 2.67 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 35.8% | 5.8% | 1996 | $2,645 | 59.5% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Edmonds | 2.39 | 46.2 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,231 | 53.9% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Woodway | 2.64 | 47.2 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1982 | $2,019 | 70.3% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| Lynnwood | 2.65 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 1990 | $2,151 | 40.7% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Forest Park. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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