Forest Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County
Forest Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Forest Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forest Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest Lake residents earn a median household income of $89,879 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,527. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,011 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Lake is $375,900 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,007. Median rent is $1,379/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Forest Lake reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,480/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Forest Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.