The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 92630 sells for about $1,261,000, or $659 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,664 a month.
ZIP 92630
The 92630 housing market remains competitive with a median sale price of approximately $1.26 million, reflecting steady demand despite broader economic headwinds. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though the pace of sales has moderated compared to previous years. Buyers remain active, driven by the area's strong school quality and lifestyle amenities.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools, convenient access to Orange County employment hubs, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 4.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 10.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 92630, Orange County CA
Crime rates in Lake Forest are generally considered lower than the national average, with the area maintaining a reputation as a safe, family-oriented suburban community within Orange County.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools within the Saddleback Valley Unified School District, which is known for strong academic performance and college readiness.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk typical of Southern California's wildland-urban interface, with local building codes and insurance requirements reflecting these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major Orange County employment hubs and ongoing mixed-use development projects that enhance local commercial and residential density.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily commute via the I-5 and I-405 corridors, with access to Metrolink stations providing transit options toward Irvine and other major employment centers.
The area features extensive outdoor amenities including Lake Forest Sports Park, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, and numerous community golf courses and shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited vacancy, with rents trending upward due to the area's desirability and proximity to major tech and corporate employers.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of technology, healthcare, and professional services, benefiting from its central location in the Orange County business corridor.
The area is served by major highway arteries including the I-5 and SR-241, with regional transit connectivity provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Ongoing development focuses on high-density residential and mixed-use projects near the city center to accommodate population growth.
Parcels are subject to various special tax districts including school facility improvement districts and municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the high cost of replacement in the Orange County market.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 92630 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Disneyland Park4.617.8 mi
- Disney California Adventure Park4.717.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Southern California4.416.2 mi
- Disneyland Resort4.717.8 mi
- Discovery Cube Orange County4.413.6 mi
- Angel Stadium4.615.7 mi
- Anaheim Convention Center4.517.3 mi
- Honda Center4.615.8 mi
- OC Fair & Event Center4.412.6 mi
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts4.811.8 mi
- Great Park4.63.9 mi
- Irvine Regional Park4.811.3 mi
- Tanaka Farms4.66.7 mi
- Crystal Cove State Park4.88.3 mi
- Irvine Park Railroad4.711.2 mi
- Discovery Cube Orange County4.413.6 mi
- Mission San Juan Capistrano4.89.9 mi
- Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum4.818.6 mi
- UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art | Costa Mesa4.411.8 mi
- Bowers Museum4.713.4 mi
- Great Park4.63.9 mi
- Irvine Regional Park4.811.3 mi
- Crystal Cove State Park4.88.3 mi
- Santa Ana Zoo4.111.4 mi
- Orange County Zoo4.711.1 mi
- Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina4.412.1 mi
- Dana Point Harbor4.812.9 mi
- Balboa Bay Club4.713.4 mi
- Balboa Yacht Club4.811.8 mi
- Newport Harbor Yacht Club4.713.2 mi
- Pelican Hill Golf Club4.610 mi
- Strawberry Farms Golf Club4.56.4 mi
- Tustin Ranch Golf Club4.18.7 mi
- The Ranch at Laguna Beach4.69.8 mi
- Oak Creek Golf Club and Driving Range4.45.4 mi
- South Coast Plaza4.612.2 mi
- Fashion Island4.611.2 mi
- Irvine Spectrum Center4.63.4 mi
- Tanaka Farms4.66.7 mi
- H Mart Irvine4.49.2 mi
- John Wayne Airport4.610.8 mi
- Ontario International Airport4.528.8 mi
- Long Beach Airport4.629.3 mi
- Chino Airport4.723 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional facility featuring athletic fields and community event spaces.
Extensive trail network for hiking and mountain biking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.