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Lake Forest Park

Washington · 12,598 residents · 3.517 sq mi
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Lake Forest Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,221. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $456,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 66% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,598
−4%since 2000
from 13,142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,582 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Lake Forest Park
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,221
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,149 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,953
+40%since 2000
from $33,419 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,033
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $837 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+36%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(11,071)
Black1.6%(205)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(294)
Asian7.9%(1,037)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(3,635)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(10,178)
Black1.8%(221)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(455)
Asian8.7%(1,097)
Other2%(255)
Diversity Score36.8%(4,637)
Diversity Score
37
+33%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

Lake Forest Park, Washington has about 12,598 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

The typical household in Lake Forest Park, Washington earns about $95,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Forest Park, Washington expensive?

In Lake Forest Park, Washington, the median home is worth about $456,500, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Forest Park, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

About 3.9% of people in Lake Forest Park, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Forest Park, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Forest Park, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,567 residents, a change of about 213 percent over that period.

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