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High Forest, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

High Forest is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 132. Residents earn $120,625 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
132 Population 400/sq mi density
$120,625 Median Income $38,242 per capita
$297,900 Home Value
43°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$297,900 home value
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,625
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $297,900
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.8%
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.7%
11% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How High Forest Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population132
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,625
Per Capita$38,242
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,729M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units53
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity28.7%
Uninsured4.3%
Smoking9.6%
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain37.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries3

Is High Forest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, High Forest receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. High Forest stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in High Forest is $120,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places High Forest among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in High Forest is $297,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

High Forest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches, including 50.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

High Forest has a population of 132 with a density of 400 people per square mile. The median age is 35.8 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

132
Total Population
400
People / sq mi
35.8yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

High Forest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

High Forest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in High Forest is $120,625, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: High Forest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,625
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,242
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
IRS Avg AGI$93,478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,061
County GDP$15,729M

Business (County)

Restaurants383
Healthcare540
Retail520
Manufacturing88

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,612
60% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.8 min
Drive Alone69.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.4%

Walkability

The median home value in High Forest is $297,900, 6% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$297,900
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$242
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units53
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,612
60% above US avg
Effective Rate1.88%
In High Forest, 28.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.3% of residents lack health insurance. 9.6% are current smokers. 19.5% report depression. 16.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: High Forest vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.7%
11% below US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure23.9%
Asthma7.7%
COPD3.8%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.6%
31% below US avg
Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity16.3%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress11.2%
Physical Distress8.4%
Short Sleep23.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured4.3%
50% below US avg
Checkup Rate58.0%
Dental Visits59.3%
Premature Death5,665/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access87.2%
Healthcare Facilities540
High Forest has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.4 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.4 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall50.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,239 ft (378 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates43.8462°N, 92.5480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27109
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.7-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.6%
D 54.3%

Winner: Democrat by 10.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.8%
6% below US avg
High School+98.8%
Graduate Degree+9.4%
School Test Score6.08
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density400/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities540
Restaurants383
Retail Stores520

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.8 min
Drive Alone69.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.4%

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