Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Forest Lake, IL
$450,000Median listing price
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About Forest Lake
Forest Lake is a small unincorporated census-designated place in Lake County, a lake community of modest homes around its namesake lake. Quiet and residential with no commercial core, it functions as a distinct lake neighborhood.
Home prices in Forest Lake
The median listing price in Forest Lake is $450,000.
Top places in Forest Lake
- Forest Lake
- Nearby Grayslake downtown and Metra (~10–15 minutes).
- Nearby Gurnee Mills (~15 minutes).
Commuting from Forest Lake
- No Metra station; nearest is Grayslake (Milwaukee District North) (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~50–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Forest Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Forest Lake, IL?
The median listing price in Forest Lake is $450,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Forest Lake, IL?
No Metra station; nearest is Grayslake (Milwaukee District North) (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.