Area Profile

 

 


Forest Lake is a rapidly growing, attractive suburban community located in the northwestern corner of Washington County. The City is conveniently located off Highways 35E and 35W and is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. In addition to the beauty of our lakes, residents are fond of agricultural pursuits, the small-town feel and family-friendly amenities.

The City has a variety of facilities for youth and adult activities including a new sports center for hockey and skating, ball fields and 3 golf courses. The City hosts many parks with various amenities including a swimming beach, playgrounds, picnic facilities, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding facilities and snowmobile trails.

The City is home to the Forest Lake Area School District 831 which provides excellent teachers, challenging curriculum, technology, high standards and a safe learning environment. Forest Lake also offers several other private and public school options including the Lakes International Language Academy.

Forest Lake's greatest asset, however, is the people who live and work here. Hundreds of residents volunteer in City-sponsored programs and on various advisory boards; many more take an active role in community life by donating their time through City projects, local churches, schools, civic and youth groups, and other organizations.

We invite you to explore Forest Lake and discover the great opportunities that make us a truly remarkable City and why Forest Lake is As Good As It Sounds!

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Contact:

1408 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025

Dan Undem
651-209-9727
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Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

 

Forest Lake

Population

Total Population

20,971

Population
Growth Rate

0.80%

Median Age

38

Diversity Index

28.200

Housing & Income

Households

8,273

Total Housing Units

8,754


Owner Occupied

6,148

Renter Occupied

2,125

Vacant

481

Median Home Value

$360,648


Average Home Value

$398,219

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.00%

Income Projection

Median Household

$92,883 $106,999


Average Household

$113,689 $131,398


Per Capita

$44,859 $52,007

Workforce

Total Businesses

765

Total Employed

9,391

Workers 16+

10,876

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

129

Employed

2,364

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

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Businesses

55

Employed

1,082

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

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Businesses

50

Employed

1,045

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

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Businesses

61

Employed

868

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

21

Employed

863

2022 General Merchandise Businesses

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Businesses

4

Employed

674

Some
High School

566

Graduated
High School

3,482

Associates
Degree

1,668

Bachelor's
Degree

3,393

Graduate
Degree

1,435

Average Commute Time

28 min.



Resident Commuters

3,911

Non-Resident Commuters

6,654

Drive Alone

9,103

Carpooled

756

Public

205

Work At Home

623