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Lake Forest, California

Located in Orange County, California, Lake Forest was established in 1991. Lake Forest was originally known as El Toro before incorporating in 1991. One of the safest cities in Orange County.
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Founded 1991 | Population 84,930 | Peak 84,930 (2024) | County Orange County

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1991Founded: Lake Forest was founded with Spanish colonial roots in Orange County.
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1991Incorporated: Formerly El Toro area of OC.
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2000Master-Planned Community: Safe affluent OC suburb.
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2001Rapid Development: Lake Forest experienced major residential and commercial development.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1991 Culture
Founded
1991 Government
Incorporated
2000 Business
Master-Planned Community
2001 Culture
Rapid Development

Did You Know?

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Lake Forest was originally known as El Toro before incorporating in 1991.
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One of the safest cities in Orange County.
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The former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro was nearby.
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Lake Forest has a population of approximately 84,930.
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