Total Population
20,971
Population
Growth Rate
0.80%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
28.200
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!
1408 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Dan Undem
651-209-9727
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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%
Median Household
$92,883 $106,999
Average Household
$113,689 $131,398
Per Capita
$44,859 $52,007
Total Businesses
765
Total Employed
9,391
Workers 16+
10,876
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
129
Employed
2,364
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
55
Employed
1,082
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
50
Employed
1,045
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
61
Employed
868
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
21
Employed
863
2022 General Merchandise Businesses
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
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