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
Email

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Economic Development Authority

Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

 

Population
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Population

Population2000201020222027
Forest Lake14,44218,37520,97121,818

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-41,3051,3731,419
5-91,4641,4241,464
10-141,2791,4601,506
15-191,2171,3991,355
20-249631,1081,199
25-291,1841,4001,227
30-341,2331,3811,565
35-391,2311,4941,526
40-441,3391,3971,531
45-491,4291,2881,393
50-541,3611,3041,245
55-591,1681,3631,268
60-641,1181,2971,265
65-697291,1011,206
70-74500979991
75-79342578849
80-84236335463
85+277290346
18+13,54815,84616,594
Median Age373839

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Population by Race

Forest Lake2022
Total20,971.000
White Alone87.840
Black Alone1.740
American Indian Alone0.460
Asian Alone2.630
Pacific Islander Alone0.020
Some Other Race1.280
Two or More Races6.030
Hispanic Origin3.910
Diversity Index28.200

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Growth Rate

Forest Lake2022 - 2027
Population0.80%
Households0.86%
Families0.84%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households5,4347,0148,2738,634
Housing Units5,6157,5088,7549,208
Owner Occupied Units6,1486,503
Renter Occupied Units2,1252,131
Vacant Units481574

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Home Value

Forest Lake20222027
Median Home Value$360,648$395,658
Average Home Value$398,219$426,146
<$50,000142152
$50,000 - $99,9995916
$100,000 - $149,9994911
$150,000 - $199,999170110
$200,000 - $249,999694375
$250,000 - $299,999912638
$300,000 - $399,9991,7282,038
$400,000 - $499,9991,1471,718
$500,000 - $749,9999021,099
$1,000,000 +2926

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later227
2000-20091,898
1990-19991,224
1980-19891,315
1970-19791,373
1960-1969738
1950-1959463
1940-1949198
1939 or Before543

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Income
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Income

Forest Lake20222027
Median Household$92,883$106,999
Average Household$113,689$131,398
Per Capita$44,859$52,007

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Household Income Base

Forest Lake2022
<$15,000493
$15,000 - $24,999388
$25,000 - $34,999330
$35,000 - $49,999704
$50,000 - $74,9991,375
$75,000 - $99,9991,104
$100,000 - $149,9991,952
$150,000 - $199,9991,220
$200,000+707

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+10,876
In-County Residents3,911
Out-of-County Residents6,654
Drive Alone9,103
Carpooled756
Public Transport205
Work at Home623
Less than 5 minutes248
5-9 minutes1,120
10-14 minutes806
15-19 minutes941
20-24 minutes908
25-29 minutes809
30-34 minutes1,794
35-39 minutes604
40-44 minutes1,064
45-59 minutes1,343
60-89 minutes530
90+ minutes86
Average Travel Time28

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees9,391
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt5
Mining4
Utilities0
Construction357
Manufacturing658
Wholesale Trade93
  
Retail Trade2,364
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers331
Furn & Home Furnish Str22
Electronics & Appl Store6
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip435
Food & Beverage Stores271
Health/Pers Care Stores105
Gasoline Stations7
Clothing/Accessory Store19
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music37
General Merchandise Str674
Misc Store Retailers457
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse195
Information71
  
Finance & Insurance325
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn146
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv61
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other118
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing411
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv366
Legal Services210
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises6
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt206
Educational Services863
HealthCare/Social Assist868
Arts/Entertainment/Rec649
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,082
Accommodation37
Food Srv/Drinking Places1,045
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin590
Auto Repair/Maintenance121
Public Administration Emp187

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

Educational Attainment (25+)

Forest Lake2022
Some High School566
Graduated High School3,482
Associates Degree1,668
Bachelor's Degree3,393
Graduate Degree1,435

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses765
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus3
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus53
Manufacturing Bus30
Wholesale Trade Bus16
  
Retail Trade Bus129
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus30
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus7
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus18
Food & Beverage Stores Bus14
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus13
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus5
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus5
General Merchandise Str Bus4
Misc Store Retailers Bus20
Nonstore Retailers Bus10
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus11
Information Bus15
  
Finance & Insurance Bus58
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus15
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus14
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus29
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus58
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus52
Legal Services Bus15
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus27
Educational Services Bus21
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus61
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus12
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus55
Accommodation Bus5
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus50
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus90
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus22
Public Administration Bus18

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15

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