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* Population: 20,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Median Household Income: $136,462 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
* Tax Rate Per Assessed Value: 4.400% to 7.204% (2000 County Clerk Tax Extension)

Lake Forest, incorporated in 1861, is a residential community on the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Recreation -- The Lake Forest Recreation Department features 423 acres of playing fields, tennis courts and wildlife areas, as well as two public recreation centers. In addition to a 133 acre, 18 hole public golf course, there are also three private golf courses.

Schools -- The majority of Lake Forest elementary school students attend District #67 with six schools and enrollment of 2,010 students. Rondout District #72 serves a small portion of Lake Forest elementary students. High school students are served mainly by Lake Forest Community High School District #115 with 1,400 students. Other high schools serving small portions of Lake Forest are Libertyville District #128, Township District #113, and Adlai E. Stevenson District #125.

Housing -- Lake Forest's housing displays a wide variety of residential units, including apartments and condominiums. The 2000 median house value was $662,400 and the median rent cost was $1005. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)

Medical Facilities -- Facilities include the 166 bed Lake Forest Hospital, which is located at the center of a 160-acre health care campus. Included in the health care complex is an 88 bed long-term care facility, and a community health conference center.

Government Services -- The Lake Forest Fire Department has 35 full-time firefighters and 3 paid on call at two stations. The Lake Forest Police Department's 32 sworn officers provide police protection.

Transportation -- Commutes to Chicago are available on Metra's Chicago & North Western/North Line or the Milwaukee District/North Line commuter trains. Interstate 94 and U.S. Rte. 41 provide north-south access.

* Distance to the Chicago Loop: 30 miles
* Distance to O'Hare Airport: 25 miles
* Distance to Mitchell Field: 50 miles