Forest Lake, MN vs Madison, MS
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.
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Forest Lake leads in walk score (18 vs 7). Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.3). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $91,157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Lake, MN | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#964) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 20,685 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,441 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $91,157 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+17.3 |
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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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C
75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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