Foothill Ranch East
Is Foothill Ranch East a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Lake Forest, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe42
Medium20
Low27
Other227
76 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape11
Child involved63
Assault11
Other5
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 12 is dispatched to a possible respiratory medical emergency at a residential building on Lake Forest Drive in Lake Forest. | Lake Forest Dr building 4 unit 617, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were initially dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at a residential building near Novel in Irvine, but the engine was canceled and a truck company continued the response. | Novel, Irvine, CA 92618 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch audio indicates an automatic alarm reported at Novel House near Novel in Irvine. One fire truck was assigned after a previous engine was canceled, and units were directed to respond on a specified radio channel. | Novel, Irvine, CA 92618 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for an apparent medical emergency involving an unconscious person in a room at a location on Saxon Road in Lake Forest. | Saxon Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched for abdominal pain near the bluff side of Santa Margarita Beach at the group camp. | Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic collision with injuries near Forest Drive and Trabuco Road. Emergency units are responding on channel 5 Delta 16. | Trabuco Rd & Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible collision between a vehicle and a bicyclist near Via Aurora in Mission Viejo. The call reportedly included an alarm or injury concern. | Via Aurora, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to an automatic alarm at a cancer center building in Irvine near Fivepoint. The call involves a target hazard occupancy and an alpha-level response. | Fivepoint, Irvine, CA 92618 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 45 is dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving an ill patient near San Mateo in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. | San Mateo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a call about emotional distress was reported in the lobby of Extended Stay America on Lake Forest Drive. Responders acknowledged the call. | Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$1,108,643
Average Rent
$4,636
Vacancy Rate
0.4%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Foothill Ranch East is a suburban neighborhood in Lake Forest, California, with a median home price of $1,108,643 and average rent of $4,636. Housing includes medium to large single-family homes and apartments, mostly built 1970-1999.
Vacancy rate is 0.4%, indicating tight housing supply. The neighborhood is wealthy with a strong executive presence and very low child poverty.
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Quick Facts
| Housing Age | 92.9% built 1970-1999 |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing is mostly owner-occupied with a strong presence of homes built between 1970 and 1999 and very low vacancy.
| Owner-Occupied Rate | |
|---|---|
| Housing Types | Single-family homes and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Most homes built in one period create uniform neighborhood character.
Very low vacancy rate indicates tight market.
Families & Lifestyle
Foothill Ranch East is a wealthy neighborhood favored by executives, with very low child poverty and good schools.
High concentration of educated professionals supports executive lifestyles.
Low child poverty and strong schools attract families.
Occupations — 61.0% executive/management/professional, 20.1% sales/service, 11.1% clerical/tech support, 7.8% manufacturing/labor.
| Executive Lifestyle Rank | Better than 94.3% of California neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Income Rank | Top 15% in U.S. |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Top Languages | ["English (71.4%)","Chinese","Spanish","Tagalog (3.9%)","Languages of India"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["Asian (28.1%)","English (15.8%)","German (11.4%)","Mexican (10.2%)","Irish (5.9%)"] |
| Foreign Born | 22.0% |
Commute
Most residents have commutes around 30-45 minutes, primarily driving alone or carpooling.
Foothill Ranch East offers typical suburban commute patterns with high drive-alone rates and moderate commute times.
Moderate Commutes — Most residents commute 30-45 minutes.
Car Ownership — High drive-alone rate supports car-dependent lifestyle.
| Main Commute Time | 30-45 minutes (35.0%) |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 71.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 5.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Foothill Ranch East?
The median home price is $1,108,643.
What is the typical housing age?
Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999.
How is the neighborhood for executives?
It ranks better than 94.3% of California neighborhoods for executive lifestyles.