Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Lake Forest Park, WA
$985,000Median listing price
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About Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park (~13,630 residents, 2020 Census) is a suburban city northeast of Seattle developed in the 20th century as a bedroom community of single-family homes on medium to large lots; less than 4% of its land is zoned commercial, per its Wikipedia introduction.

Home prices in Lake Forest Park
The median listing price in Lake Forest Park is $985,000.
Top places in Lake Forest Park
- Lake Forest Park Town Center.
- Lyon Creek Waterworks Park.
- Lake Washington shoreline access.
- Nearby Pfingst Animal Acres Park.
Commuting from Lake Forest Park
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10–12 miles via I-5 or SR-522).
- Transit: King County Metro buses; Link 1 Line reachable at nearby Shoreline stations.
Lake Forest Park FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Forest Park, WA?
The median listing price in Lake Forest Park is $985,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Lake Forest Park, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10–12 miles via I-5 or SR-522).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.