Why Live in Forest
Forest in Crystal, MN, is a neighborhood known for its midcentury ranch-style homes and half-stories, often featuring well-maintained lawns and mature trees. The area is characterized by quiet streets with minimal through traffic, and many properties include detached garages and driveways. Forest does not have a homeowner’s association, reflecting its development era. Local parks such as Forest Park, Fred Sims Park, and Memory Lane Natural Area provide ample recreational opportunities, with amenities ranging from sports courts to natural ponds. Grogan Park, just outside Forest, includes a skatepark, baseball fields, and the Crystal Community Center. For shopping and dining, residents have access to Almsted’s Fresh Market and Crystal Shopping Center, both within 2 miles, and downtown Robbinsdale offers additional options like brewpubs and restaurants. Annual events like Crystal Frolics and the Crystal Farmers Market foster community engagement. Forest is approximately 11 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Minnesota Highway 100, with Interstate 94 under 4 miles away. Public transportation includes bus routes and future light rail expansion. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 23 miles southeast. Schools in the area include Forest Elementary, Robbinsdale Middle School, and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High, with FAIR School-Crystal providing an arts-focused middle school option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest a good place to live?
Forest is a good place to live. Forest is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Forest has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 40. The average household income is $110,419 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 41.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Forest are home owners, with 12.2% of residents renting and 87.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Forest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Forest neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Forest?
The median home price in Forest is $323,750. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $68K a year to afford the median home price in Forest. The average household income in Forest is $110K.
What are the best public schools in Forest?
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Home Trends in Forest, MN
On average, homes in Forest, Crystal sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest, Crystal over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$323,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$323,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%