Forest Lake City, MN
Living in Forest Lake City
Bikeability27
Walkability25
Commute37
Public Transit29
Affordability46
Public Safety87
Airports51
Hospitals80
Colleges71
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+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
$80kMedian 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
$272kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$982Median 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 City
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Washington County11
Property Crime in Forest Lake City
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 City
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Lake City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Lake City, MN
St Peter Elementary School
1 miles, NW
Chisago Lakes Baptist School
7 miles, N
Primrose School of the Lakes at Blaine
13 miles, W
St Jude of the Lake School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Lake City, MN
Bethel University
16 miles, SW
University of Northwestern-St Paul
18 miles, SW
Metropolitan State University
21 miles, S
Hamline University
22 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Lake City, MN
Fairview Lakes Health Services
5 miles, N
Ladd Memorial Hospital
13 miles, E
Healtheast St John's Hospital
16 miles, S
Lakeview Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Forest Lake City, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
57 miles, W
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
77 miles, E
Rochester International Airport
96 miles, S