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Lake Forest, California

city · Orange County (primary) , Placer County

At a glance

86,281
Population
$937,000
Median home value
209% above U.S. median
$2,672/mo
Median rent
98% above U.S. median
$135,175
Median household income
72% above U.S. median
25.5 min
Average commute
97.1%
Homes with broadband
4.9%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates94%
College graduates50.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lake Forest Economic Development
The City of Lake Forest's Economic Development resources page provides information on business resources, incentives, available properties, and related services for Lake Forest businesses and developers.
county Placer County Economic development
The Office of Economic Development enhances and maintains Placer County's diverse economy and business community. Whether you're an entrepreneur with startup ideas or an established business looking to grow, Placer County has supportive services and resources to help you succeed.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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