High Forest, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Olmsted County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
132 Population 400/sq mi density
$120,625 Median Income $38,242 per capita
$297,900 Home Value $328,242 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$297,900 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

High Forest, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,625
61% above
$38,242 per capita
Home Value
$297,900
6% above
Zillow: $328,242
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
6% below
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How High Forest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows High Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
161%
Home Value
106%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is High Forest a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

High Forest residents earn a median household income of $120,625 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,242. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,061 business establishments, including 383 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in High Forest is $297,900 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,242. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

31.8% of adults in High Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

High Forest has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population132
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,625
Per Capita$38,242
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$328,242
Housing Units53
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,665/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,239 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in High Forest was built in 1966.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 383 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.