Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,566
Population
12,568
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A park-like suburb on Lake Washington
Lakefront
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Suburban
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Active
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Located just 13 miles north of Downtown Seattle, Lake Forest Park is a picturesque suburb nestled alongside the northern shores of Lake Washington. As the name implies, Lake Forest Park offers residents a park-like atmosphere dense with lush greenery and easy access to water-based recreation.
Lake Forest Park is predominantly residential, providing residents with a tranquil environment to come home to as well as a broad range of apartments available for rent. The community is also home to the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, an expansive retail destination brimming with shops and eateries. Commuting from Lake Forest Park is simple with convenience to major employers in nearby Kirkland, Redmond, and Downtown Seattle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$143,099
Average: $166,252
Education
6,439
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,029
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Forest Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Forest Park, WA is $1,091 for a studio, $1,566 for one bedroom, $2,080 for two bedrooms, and $3,087 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Forest Park has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,566/month
715 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Forest Park, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-5
426 Students
Lake Forest Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
426 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bruggers Bog
- North City Park
- Northcrest Park
- Hamlin Park
- Paramount School Park
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field International
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.