As of 2012, Forest Lake's population is 18,375 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 28.99 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Forest Lake is $179,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.23 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Forest Lake's cost of living is 9.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Forest Lake public schools spend $4,905 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.6 students per teacher in Forest Lake. --------------------The unemployment rate in Forest Lake is 5.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Forest Lake jobs have Increased by 0.14 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Forest Lake's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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