The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 55025 sells for about $385,000, or $194 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,412 a month.
ZIP 55025 — Columbus
The housing market in 55025 is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization with moderate inventory levels. Demand remains supported by local families and commuters, though year-over-year price growth has softened compared to previous periods.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and a reasonable drive to the Twin Cities metro.
Median prices moved down 1.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 55025, Forest Lake, MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by public schools generally characterized as meeting state standards, with local districts providing a range of educational programming for families.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan employment core, supporting steady residential demand and local commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; specific rates vary by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, with average commute times reflecting regional traffic patterns.
The area features access to local parks, lakefront recreation, and community trails, with shopping and dining options concentrated in the city center.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a mix of single-family and townhouse offerings, though vacancy pressure remains relatively low.
The local economy is supported by a mix of retail, services, and small-to-medium enterprises, with many residents employed in the broader Twin Cities regional economy.
The area is primarily served by highway corridors connecting to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion and supporting commercial infrastructure to accommodate population growth.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide property tax assessments.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Trollhaugen Ski Area4.718.8 mi
- Bunker Beach Water Park4.315.1 mi
- The Dead End Hayride4.65.5 mi
- Eagles Nest Indoor Playground4.417.7 mi
- Zero Gravity Adventure Park4.216.1 mi
- Shoreview Community Center4.515.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.817.1 mi
- The Dead End Hayride4.65.5 mi
- Silverwood Park4.819.6 mi
- Majestic Oaks Golf Club4.113.3 mi
- Emagine White Bear4.511.2 mi
- Tamarack Nature Center4.712.5 mi
- Emagine East Bethel4.512.1 mi
- Square Lake Park4.612.9 mi
- Lakeside Commons Park4.611.5 mi
- Silverwood Park4.819.6 mi
- Franconia Sculpture Park4.715.5 mi
- Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway4.613.9 mi
- Stillwater Lift Bridge, Historic Site4.817.9 mi
- Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours4.718.5 mi
- William O'Brien State Park4.611 mi
- Tamarack Nature Center4.712.5 mi
- Square Lake Park4.612.9 mi
- Lakeside Commons Park4.611.5 mi
- Lexington Athletic Complex4.610.4 mi
- Sunnyside Marina4.519 mi
- Wolf Marine Inc.4.516.7 mi
- Your Boat Club White Bear Lake4.814.2 mi
- Your Boat Club St.Croix River4.916.7 mi
- Your Boat Club Forest Lake4.40.4 mi
- TPC Twin Cities4.712.9 mi
- Dellwood Country Club4.712.7 mi
- Tanners Brook Golf Course4.33.6 mi
- Chomonix Golf Course4.39.9 mi
- Oneka Ridge Golf Course4.210.4 mi
- Fleet Farm4.312.1 mi
- Waldoch Farm4.77.4 mi
- Kohl's4.28.7 mi
- Morrie's Forest Lake Chevrolet4.61 mi
- Lakes Floral, Gift & Garden4.90.5 mi
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport4.429.3 mi
- Shoyu3.729.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local water feature providing boating, fishing, and recreational opportunities.
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