Forest Lake SnackAbility
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Crime in Forest Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Forest Lake. Key points include:
There were 386 total crimes in Forest Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Lake is 1,843.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Lake is 90.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Lake is 1,753.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Forest Lake is -13.00% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Forest Lake Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Forest Lake / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 386 | 1,843.7 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 19 | 90.8 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4.8 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 43.0 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 367 | 1,753.0 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 172.0 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 306 | 1,461.6 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 119.4 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Forest Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forest Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forest Lake is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forest Lake is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Forest Lake is $421,551.
The median income in Forest Lake is $92,944.
Forest Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forest Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forest Lake | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 149 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forest Lake, MN Weather
The average high in Forest Lake is 55.3° and the average low is 34.7°.
There are 64.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.0 inches of precipitation each year with 52.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forest Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 64.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 52.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forest Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forest Lake
The current population in Forest Lake is 20,729. The population has increased 16.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,729 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 20,678 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 20,553 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 20,366 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 20,393 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 20,004 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 19,643 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 19,406 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 19,208 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,170 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 18,933 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 18,651 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 18,390 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 18,077 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 17,747 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest Lake
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Forest Lake is:
86.0% White with 17,820 White residents.
3.0% African American with 615 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 28 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 741 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 172 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 559 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 785 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.0% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forest Lake
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Forest Lake is 51.0% female with 10,568 female residents.
Forest Lake is 49.0% male with 10,161 male residents.
| Gender | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest Lake for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Forest Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forest Lake, Minnesota
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2.2% of households in Forest Lake earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Forest Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Forest Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Forest Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Forest Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Forest Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Forest Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Forest Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.2% of households in Forest Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.3% of households in Forest Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forest Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.2% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.3% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
