Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Kodiak Coffee
Coffee Shop
Key's Café & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Lake Five Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (15) D-
Domino's
Fast Food
Ernie's Ice Cream Parlor
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Cub Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Lakeside Park
Park
Cedar Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Schilling Park
Park
Bixby Park
Park
Beltz Park
Park
Bayview Estates Park
Park
Clear Lake Park
Park
Bridle Pass Park
Park
Manor Park
Park
Howard Lake Park
Park
Preserve Park
Park
Kulencamp Park
Park
Southview Park
Park
Summerfield Park
Park
Fenway Park
Park
Shields Lake Park
Park
Eagle Bluff Park
Park
Columbus City Park
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
Houle WMA
Park
Shops (11) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Verizon Authorized Retailer - Wireless Zone
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Maurices
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Chuck & Don's Pet Food Outlet
Pets
AT&T
Electronics
Menards
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Forest Lake.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations
F
206 St N
Bus Stop
206 St N
Bus Stop
Fenston Av N
Bus Stop
Fenston Av N
Bus Stop
202 St N
Bus Stop
202 St N
Bus Stop
Forest Lake P&R
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9%
F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Forest Lake is 111/100 - which is 12% higher than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A-

Forest Lake crime rates are 2,072 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Minnesota
Property Crime
1,970 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
102 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Forest Lake is $84,436 - which is 34% higher than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$84,436
A
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health A-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Rolseth Drugs
Pharmacy
Lakes Dental Clinic
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Forest Lake Fire Department
Fire Station
Forest Lake Police Department
Police
Fairview Lakes Medical Center
Hospital
Columbus Fire Department
Fire Station
Anoka County Sheriff's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing A+

Forest Lake home prices are $286,500 - which is 50% higher than Minnesota
Home Price
$286,500
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio)
B-
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schools A+

The Forest Lake graduation rate is 91% - which is 2% higher than Minnesota
School Test Scores
56%
D+
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Forest Lake Area Learning Center
Central Montessori Elementary
Forest Lake Elementary
Forest View Elementary
North Lakes Academy
Lila Annex
Ranger Online
Lakes International Language Acad
St Peter Elementary School
North Lakes Academy Elementary
Lakes Intl Language Acad-Headwaters
Wyoming Elementary
Columbus Elementary
High Schools (7) A+
Step
Forest Lake Area Learning Center
Southwest Junior High
North Lakes Academy 56
Century Junior High
Forest Lake Senior High
Lakes Intl Language Acad-Headwaters
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ratings C

Forest Lake has an overall rating of 65% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
B+
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Forest Lake Area Facts

  • Forest Lake has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Forest Lake crime rates are 8% lower than the Minnesota average
  • Cost of living in Forest Lake is 12% higher than the Minnesota average
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Forest Lake Living 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) As those before me have stated, living in a place like Forest Lake just feels like home. I have been living in Forest Lake for most of my life and one thing is for sure, I never spend a moment unemployed. Beautiful homes with two car garages are common in most neighborhoods that ...Read More I grew up in.

Crime was never really an issue as some of the best areas in Forest Lake are situated off of I35. This is where you can find Lilac Park with scenic views of Mud Lake and Clear Lake to the east. From licensed daycare centers to shopping centers and restaurants, everything that you are looking for can be found near West Broadway Ave.

Growing up in Forest Lake meant that school was of the utmost importance, and currently things are looking more towards an upward trend in terms of performance. As an educator, such high graduation rates and overall good living has allowed me to call my years at Forest Lake very pleasant in terms of overall well being. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest Lake? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lakeside Park
      Cedar Park
      Tower Park
      Schilling Park
      Bixby Park
      Beltz Park
      Bayview Estates Park
      Clear Lake Park

      Entertainment

      Lake Five Theater

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Ernie's Ice Cream Parlor
      Dairy Queen
      Papa John's
      White Castle
      Culver's
      Subway
      Burger King

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Lake? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Forest Lake.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Forest Lake a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rolseth Drugs

      Doctors