High Forest is a small town of 132 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $130,139
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
High Forest stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether High Forest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All High Forest city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.1
High Forest's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in High Forest costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
High Forest, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$308,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$130,139
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
High Forest's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.4 /100k
Property Crime
1212.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
High Forest, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
High Forest sees average highs of 22.5°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 34.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.1 inches of snow per year.
High Forest's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes High Forest roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $308,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
High Forest's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1212.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
High Forest, MN has a population of 132, a median household income of $130,139, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
High Forest averages 22.5°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.7 inches
with about 53.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of High Forest, Minnesota is 132 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in High Forest: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $308,300, median household income $130,139, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare High Forest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.