Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 20,678, Forest Lake is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Owen T.
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The housing market is honestly solid and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Anna Harris
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Evan Thomas
I'm a nurse and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Julian B.
+1
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Clara Ramirez
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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tucsongirl2026
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in education. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
No regrets on my end..
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Madeline Mitchell
yeah no that's not right
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columbusheart2024
I'm a sales manager and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Nevaeh Rivera
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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