Economy & Jobs — Lake Forest, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $235,081 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$259,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $110,436 |
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| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,892 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 23.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.8% |
| Finance Insurance | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 585 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 534 |
| Physician Offices | 452 |
| Dental Offices | 407 |
| Real Estate Offices | 355 |
| Law Offices | 348 |
| Insurance Agencies | 321 |
| Beauty Salons | 247 |
| Child Day Care | 237 |
| Auto Repair | 217 |
| Gas Stations | 174 |
| Commercial Banks | 165 |
| Accounting Firms | 154 |
| Fitness Centers | 143 |
| Coffee Shops | 139 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
