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Foreston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mille Lacs County County
Foreston, MN
At a Glance
How Foreston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foreston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Foreston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Foreston residents earn a median household income of $94,219 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,483. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 796 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Foreston is $247,900 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,433. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 23.8% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Foreston reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,663/100K.
Education
27.2% of adults in Foreston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foreston has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.