Rancho Serrano, Lake Forest, IL
Rancho Serrano — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Rancho Serrano, Lake Forest, Illinois. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensing database.
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Rancho Serrano Neighborhood Overview
Rancho Serrano, Lake Forest
Rancho Serrano is a neighborhood within the city of Lake Forest, California, situated in the primary ZIP code 92630. The area is characterized by a strong homeownership base, with 68.1% of homes being owner-occupied, reflecting a stable, established community. The remaining 31.9% of housing units are renter-occupied, providing a mix of tenure options within this prime market tier.
The housing market in Rancho Serrano is robust, with a median home value of $828,400. Homes average around 1,400 square feet in size. The mortgage market activity is significant, with 1,368 total loan originations in the latest HMDA data, overwhelmingly dominated by conventional loans (1,281 originations). This is supplemented by 59 FHA loans and 28 VA loans, indicating diverse financing paths for buyers. The median gross rent in the neighborhood is $2,451 per month.
The neighborhood's affluence is underscored by a median household income of $120,848, which aligns with the high home values and prime market classification. This economic profile suggests Rancho Serrano is a desirable and financially secure community within South Orange County.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 29 neighborhoods in Lake Forest.
Rancho Serrano Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $828K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $121K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Balanced | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 92630 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,368 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 28 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.0% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $730K | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 1,281 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 59 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Rancho Serrano, Lake Forest
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Rancho Serrano
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18