Forest Lake

 

 


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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Economic Development Authority

Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

 

Population

Total Population

20,798

Population
Growth Rate

0.70%

Median Age

40

Diversity Index

29.900

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing & Income

Households

8,348

Total Housing Units

8,775


Owner Occupied

5,860

Renter Occupied

2,488

Vacant

427

Median Home Value

$455,341


Average Home Value

$486,284

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.88%

Income Projection

Median Household

$94,987 $106,230


Average Household

$123,651 $141,033


Per Capita

$49,642 $57,203

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Workforce

Total Businesses

730

Total Employed

9,349

Workers 16+

11,089

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

114

Employed

2,483

2024 General Merchandise Businesses

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Businesses

8

Employed

1,019

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

53

Employed

991

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

48

Employed

945

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

21

Employed

915

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

58

Employed

906

Some
High School

637

Graduated
High School

3,247

Associates
Degree

1,733

Bachelor's
Degree

3,738

Graduate
Degree

1,716

Average Commute Time

27 min.



Resident Commuters

4,961

Non-Resident Commuters

5,934

Drive Alone

8,492

Carpooled

676

Public

178

Work At Home

1,453

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18