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Forest Lake

A Very Well Located Lake Town
Forest Lake is a very well located town, offering lots to do and a lot of recreational lakes. However, the school system is very poor and they are just not starting to build enough retail stores to satisfy its growing population. Forest Lake is a great place to grow up.
Forest Lake is a town in Minnesota with a population of 20,004. Forest Lake is in Washington County. Living in Forest Lake offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Forest Lake there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Forest Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Forest Lake are above average.
 
 
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MLS® 6524095

$249,900

1132 N Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 Beds 0.75 Bath 1,266 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6506769

$469,900

19714 English Avenue N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
5 Beds 2.75 Baths 2,579 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6517530

$1,050,000

9003 N Shore Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4 Beds 2.75 Baths 3,498 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6525516

$499,900

7096 208th Place N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4 Beds 2.75 Baths 2,552 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6519922

$640,000

21110 Fondant Avenue N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4 Beds 2.75 Baths 1,706 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6498210

$575,000

8112 N Shore Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3 Beds 1.75 Baths 1,613 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6519977

$440,000

20194 Farnham Avenue N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
5 Beds 2 Baths 1,911 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6507186

$379,000

10311 230th Street N, Scandia, MN 55073
3 Beds 1.5 Baths 1,650 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6527029

$1,095,000

7301 N Shore Trail N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
2 Beds 1.75 Baths 2,135 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6525981

$899,900

1407 7th Avenue SE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4 Beds 1.75 Baths 2,372 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 6486029

$758,000

7460 North Shore, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4 Beds 1.75 Baths 2,240 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 6483755

$1,100,000

707 Sunshine Court SE, Forest Lake, MN 55025
4 Beds 2.25 Baths 3,029 Sq.Ft.

Overview for Forest Lake, MN

20,366 people live in Forest Lake, where the median age is 38.6 and the average individual income is $43,067. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,366

Total Population

38.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$43,067

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Forest Lake, MN

Population Households Employment

Forest Lake has 8,036 households, with an average household size of 2.52. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Forest Lake do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,366 people call Forest Lake home. The population density is 666.89 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,366

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.6

Median Age

48.52 / 51.48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,036

Total Households

2.52

Average Household Size

$43,067

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Forest Lake, MN

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The following schools are within or nearby Forest Lake. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
North Lakes Academy Middle School
4576 232nd St N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Forest Lake Area Middle School
21395 Goodview Ave N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
4/5
Forest View Elementary
620 SW 4th St, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
PreK - 3rd
No rating available
Ranger Online
943 SW 9th Ave, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
LILA Main Campus
246 SE 11th Ave, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
1st - 5th
2/5
Lakes International Language Academy-Headwaters
19850 Fenway Avenue N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
LILA Kinder Center
121 SE 11th Ave, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
PreK - K
No rating available
Forest Lake Area High School
6101 Scandia Tr N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Forest Lake Area Community School
943 SW 9th Avenue, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Step
467 W Broadway, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
10th - 12th
No rating available
North Lakes Academy Upper School
308 15th St SW, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
North Lakes Academy Elementary
4576 232nd St N, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Forest Lake Elementary
408 SW 4th St, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PUBLIC
4th - 6th
2/5
St Peter Elementary School
1250 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN, 55025
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available

Around Forest Lake, MN

There's plenty to do around Forest Lake, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

6
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
25
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Stewie's, Natura Farms, and Niemczyk Gardens.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Stewie's Logo
Dining · $ 1.79 miles 45 reviews 4.6/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.92 miles 3 reviews 5/5 stars
Niemczyk Gardens Logo
Dining 3.93 miles 2 reviews 5/5 stars
The Old Log Cabin Restaurant Logo
Dining · $$ 2.37 miles 115 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Blacksmith Lounge Logo
Dining · $$ 3.91 miles 61 reviews 4.1/5 stars
Coffeesmith Logo
Dining · $$ 2.43 miles 32 reviews 4.1/5 stars
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