Edina, MN vs Forest Lake, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Edina leads in walk score (37 vs 18). Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 3.3). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $91,157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | Forest Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 71.7 (#964) |
| Population | 53,348 | 20,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $432,441 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $91,157 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+8.9 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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