With an area of approximately 17 square miles, Lake Forest, located approximately 25 miles north of Chicago along Lake Michigan, is home to 19,375 people according to the 2010 Census. In addition to the many services it offers to the community, the City provides excellent facilities for seniors and youth, offers a state-of-the-art fitness center and 18-hole golf course, and operates its own water plant and cemetery.
Residents are provided excellent educational opportunities through the public and private elementary and high schools, as well as Lake Forest College and the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
Whether you are new to the community or have lived here all your life, we know you will agree that Lake Forest is an exceptional place. It is a city that values its rich heritage, offers high quality educational opportunities, and preserves its historic structures and natural open spaces.
There are so many ways to fall in love with Lake Forest— the open spaces, schools, extraordinary organizations, community spirit, lakefront, retail and dining offerings, and its kind and generous heart. There is so much to love and we’re just getting started. So welcome, we look forward to you joining us. You’re going to love it here!