Forest Lake, Minnesota · ZIP 55025

Forest Lake — ZIP 55025

Forest Lake (55025) scores 66/100 — Fair for Minnesota. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $445K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share4%

Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency47%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$445K

Median rent$1,625/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$445K

Median Rent

$1,625/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,713

Violent Crime

215

Property Crime

2,498

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington County, Minnesota (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Columbus Elementary	PK–06	441	67%	62%
LILA Lower School	01–05	607	53%	43%
Forest View Elementary	PK–03	345	52%	42%
North Lakes Academy Elementary	KG–06	220	47%	52%
Forest Lake Area Middle School	07–08	916	43%	39%
LILA Upper School	06–12	579	43%	61%
Forest Lake Elementary	04–06	309	41%	53%
Forest Lake Area High School	09–12	1,805	40%	63%
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus	07–12	245	35%	65%
Online Learning Program	06–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported
LILA Kinder Center	PK–KG	—	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

25,759

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

39.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 55025 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 55025 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 55025 is approximately $445K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 55025 in Forest Lake has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.