Total Population
20,917
Population
Growth Rate
0.53%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
28.500
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!
Contact:
1408 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Dan Undem
651-209-9727
Email
Population
Housing & Income
Households
8,277
Total Housing Units
8,742
Owner Occupied
6,203
Renter Occupied
2,074
Vacant
465
Median Home Value
$408,894
Average Home Value
$442,439
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.48%
Income Projection
Median Household
$92,001 $105,168
Average Household
$119,364 $134,235
Per Capita
$47,243 $53,395
Workforce
Total Businesses
717
Total Employed
9,430
Workers 16+
11,094
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
117
Employed
2,356
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
55
Employed
1,104
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
49
Employed
1,034
2023 General Merchandise Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
1,020
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
890
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
55
Employed
836
Some
High School
402
Graduated
High School
3,388
Associates
Degree
1,773
Bachelor's
Degree
3,701
Graduate
Degree
1,628
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
4,375
Non-Resident Commuters
6,366
Drive Alone
8,713
Carpooled
801
Public
230
Work At Home
1,142
