Total Population
20,605
Population
Growth Rate
0.89%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
30.600
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
Forest Lake
Population
Housing & Income
Households
8,396
Total Housing Units
8,805
Owner Occupied
5,913
Renter Occupied
2,483
Vacant
409
Median Home Value
$459,442
Average Home Value
$493,909
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.97%
Income Projection
Median Household
$97,397 $105,357
Average Household
$122,137 $132,651
Per Capita
$49,784 $54,881
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
Workforce
Total Businesses
747
Total Employed
8,843
Workers 16+
10,894
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
112
Employed
2,195
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
60
Employed
939
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
53
Employed
866
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
21
Employed
831
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
48
Employed
825
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
33
Employed
746
Some
High School
627
Graduated
High School
3,355
Associates
Degree
1,776
Bachelor's
Degree
3,671
Graduate
Degree
1,552
Average Commute Time
25 min.
Resident Commuters
5,410
Non-Resident Commuters
5,320
Drive Alone
7,954
Carpooled
825
Public
2
Work At Home
1,755
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
