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Life in Forest Lake, Minnesota

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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Forest Lake, Minnesota? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Forest Lake?
Lisa B. reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
The summers in Forest Lake are hot and humid with the occasional tornado siren. There are incredible lightening storms that light up the water on the lake. November-April is cold. Not just a little chilly, but the kind of cold that freezes your nose-hairs!
This is a town where you can ride your snowmobile to the store or take your boat to a friends house.
There isn't much crime beyond a few petty thefts and some DWI's. If you live on the lake, you are pretty much guaranteed a safe area.Anywhere that is lakefront is nice. There is one apartment complex on the north side of 2nd lake that has a few interesting characters, but nothing too crazy. Most of the neighborhoods are filled with families and boats parked on the side of the house, waiting for the lake to thaw.
The town is divided into a few parts:
1. 1st Lake - Most houses on the lake are very nice, but not overtly ostentatious.
2. 2nd Lake - Smaller area and a little more private than 1st Lake.
3. 3rd Lake - The most private of all the lakes and the one where you can likely find a little land with your house
Airport - New houses, near the library, highway, and transit station.
High School - Newer townhomes and houses; lots of kids
Downtown - A few clean apartment complexes and older homes
West of 35 - Farming area, and homes that are about 10-20 years old
People are Minnesota-nice. You will find the help you need and a response to your 'hello', but beyond that, you don't get much - unless you are involved in the community.
Willowbrook Church is in the middle of town and is often a great gathering point for the locals on Sundays. People go to the Mexican eatery next door or Big Apple Bagel's after church and continue on with their friendships from there.
Downtown AreaRestaurantsSchoolsSingle life
It's just ok. It definitely does the trick when you need to get by, but does not offer much in the way of boutiques and small-town antiquing. There's the usual larger chain stores which makes getting the basics easy.
La Grande Salon has an incredible stylist - Meg-Ann - if you are in need of a little pampering.
Stella's on the golf course is great! Vanelli's is a popular spot; Mr. Large Pizza is only $5 and really good - especially if you get the garlic crust; Norman Quack's has great steaks; and The Old Log Cabin is usually bustling with patrons for dinner.The elementary schools on the outside of town are the BEST. Scandia and Wyoming Elementary's have really good reviews and are small enough to know most students there. Forest Lake also offers a public Montessori school - which is rare. Central Montessori has great teachers and staff, but is in a building that is shared with an alternative high school and community education.There are a couple bars and restaurants in the area, so there is a bit of a chance to meet someone. But, the best time would be in the summer when you are coasting around on a friends pontoon...
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In the summer, you can hear jet-ski's on the water and small airplanes landing in the distance at the airport; there are cicada's and frogs making music every night, as well. The sounds of winter are your neighbor's snow-blower and a jet-ski passing by.Forest Lake has a population of around 18,000. That's a 'large' town in comparison to the others surrounding it. There's a chain grocery store, a Target and a Walmart.Fairview Lakes Wyoming is the only and best hospital in the area.Lakeview Park has a GREAT beach area in the summer, although you'll want to watch out for the local teenagers trying to impress one another. Go to The Old Log Cabin for prime-rib; Stella's for drinks on the patio; and Key's Cafe for breakfast.
General comments   
Forest Lake seems a bit disjunct. You have the downtown area that is small and holds a couple odd shops, a great pet store, dentist offices, and a few restaurants with lake views.
Timm's Marina (on 3rd Lake) is a great place to rent a boat or pontoon.
   
Forest Lake, Minnesota population: 18375

How many black people live in Forest Lake? How many white people?
Number of White People17394Percentage of White people94.7%
Number of Black People322Percentage of Black people1.8%
Number of Hispanic People464Percentage of Hispanic people2.5%
Number of Asian People374Percentage of Asian people2%
Number of American Indian People184Percentage of American Indian people1%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Percent college grads: 27.8%
Percent grad school grads: 9.4%
Unemployment rate: 4.9
Median house value: 256400
Median income: 67293


How many singles in Forest Lake?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
10297471.38men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
4033701.09men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
3743261.14men for each woman


Crimes in Forest Lake, Minnesota
CrimesAbsolute numbersAverage percentage chance of being a victim in
by typeof crimesOne YearFive Years
Murders00%0%
Robberies30%0%
Aggr. Assault60%0%
Burglary551%5%
Auto Theft390%1%

Weather History for Forest Lake, Minnesota


Forest Lake, Minnesota Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00310000000
February001415000000
March000111910000
April000001614000
May000000151600
June000000016140
July00000000310
August00000007240
September00000092100
October000001516000
November000121440000
December00256000000
Average year00704433365460690
How many days and how much precipitation and snow for Forest Lake, Minnesota?

Number of days of rain
(.1 inch or greater)
total rainfallNumber of days of snow
(.5 inch or greater)
Total snowfall
January20.8939.1
February20.8628.7
March4149
April5212
May7300
June7400
July7400
August6300
September6300
October5200
November4128
December31411
Average year64321951
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January03100000000
February02800000000
March010165000000
April00051780000
May000001318000
June000000131250
July00000000256
August00000000256
September00000811650
October00022180000
November09174000000
December03100000000
Average year01093316383742186012


How many hot humid days a year does Forest Lake, Minnesota have?
How many cloudy days a year does Forest Lake, Minnesota have?
How many sunny days a year does Forest Lake, Minnesota have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does Forest Lake, Minnesota have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January014170092414
February016120081412
March03100082514
April03000082512
May03100073712
June9300006489
July311219008687
August23328009578
September0300009469
October03100092513
November03000062415
December00310082416
Average year63258107001004073147


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.