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  4. /Lake Forest
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Businesses

940

Jobs

24,318

State Licenses

1,414

Liquor Licenses

39

Avg Wage

$135K

Local Economy

Census CBP

940 businesses employ 24,318 people in the Lake Forest area, paying an average of $135K/year. 84.7% are small businesses (under 20 employees).

Top Industries

Professional, scientific, and technical services189
Health care and social assistance116
Finance and insurance94
Other services (except public administration)72
Real estate and rental and leasing68
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State-Licensed Professionals

IDFPR

1,414 active IDFPR licenses across 105 license types. 56 new in the last 12 months.

By Category

Healthcare613
Real Estate302
Accounting & Finance131
Engineering & Architecture99
Counseling & Social Work87
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Liquor & Gaming

ILCCIGB

39 active liquor licenses in Lake Forest.

By Type

Restaurant16
Other12
Store/Pharmacy3
Hotel/Motel2
Store2
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