Forest Lake, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

22,581 Population 6/sq mi density

187 ft Elevation 57 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Overall

2.4 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$27,074 median income, 5.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

Forest Lake, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$27,074

64% below

$27,074 per capita

Home Value

$219,600

22% below

Median Rent

$1,098/mo

6% below

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

Avg Temperature

68°F

337 sunny days/yr

Is Forest Lake a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest Lake residents earn a median household income of $27,074 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,074. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 2,145 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest Lake is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,098/month.

Climate & Weather

Forest Lake has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,581

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density6/mi²

Foreign Born38.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$27,074

Per Capita$27,074

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$521

Housing

Home Value$219,600

Rent$1,098

Ownership73.4%

Housing Units9,032

Climate

Avg Temp68°F

Sunny Days337/yr

Rain30.5 in/yr

Elevation187 ft

Did You Know?

38.7% of residents are foreign-born.