Lake Forest vs Springfield
Two Duval communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-12.
| Metric | Lake Forest | Springfield |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $198K | $122K |
| Price per sq ft | $137 | $103 |
| Avg days on market | 99 days | 124 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 6.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | +13% | -3% |
| Recent closings | 40 | 79 |
The verdict
Lake Forest carries the higher median price — about 62% above Springfield. Homes in Lake Forest sell faster (99 days on market vs 124). Lake Forest is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Go deeper on each: Lake Forest homes, photos & schools · Springfield homes, photos & schools
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