Forest Lake, MN

Living in Forest Lake

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 25
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 71
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Schools 71
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Residents

20k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$272k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$982 Median Monthly Rent +$207 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Lake

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Washington County11

Property Crime in Forest Lake

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Washington County39

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 13 1 9
Feb 18 1 8
Mar 30 2 10
Apr 46 3 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 47 3 0
Nov 32 2 7
Dec 18 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Lake

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Lake, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Lake, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Lake, MN

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Bethel University
16 miles, SW
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Hamline University
22 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Lake, MN

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Airports

Airports near Forest Lake, MN

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