WYOMING, MN REALTOR · LOCAL GUIDE
LIVING IN WYOMING
Wyoming was platted in 1869, when the St. Paul and Duluth Railroad reached the spot, and it took its name from Wyoming Township, which was settled by a group from Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley. The town has a colorful footnote in Minnesota history: in 1933, brewery heir William Hamm Jr. was released near Wyoming after his kidnappers collected a $100,000 ransom.
In 2008, the old Wyoming Township was divided up and annexed into the neighboring cities of Wyoming, Chisago City and Stacy. That’s why today’s city covers nearly 22 square miles and is close to an even split between in-town neighborhoods and rural land. You’ll find homes on regular city lots near the center of town and the I-35 interchange, as well as larger properties with more privacy and room for a garden, a shop or animals on the edges of the city.
The South Branch of the Sunrise River runs through Wyoming, and the paved Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail starts at the county line here, where it connects to Washington County’s Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, and runs about 21 miles north through Stacy and North Branch to Harris. Railroad Park, on the trail, has picnic tables, a water fountain and a bike repair stand. Each year the city celebrates Wyoming Stagecoach Day, a community event with vendors, food trucks and live music that benefits the local fire department.
Interstate 35 runs right past town, so the drive to St. Paul is typically around 35 minutes and Minneapolis is a bit farther, depending on traffic. Forest Lake’s shopping, restaurants and services are only a few minutes south, and the Chisago Lakes area is a short drive east on Highway 8. For a lot of buyers, that combination is the draw: room to spread out, with the interstate and a larger town right next door.
WYOMING AT A GLANCE
Population: 8,032
Size: 21.7 sq mi
Platted: 1869
Schools: Mostly Forest Lake ISD 831
River: Sunrise River
Commute: I-35
County: Chisago
Known for: Sunrise Prairie Trail
Drive to MSP Airport: about 50 minutes (38 miles), off-peak
Drive to Downtown Minneapolis: about 40 minutes (34 miles), off-peak
Drive to Downtown St. Paul: about 40 minutes (30 miles), off-peak
WYOMING SCHOOLS
Most of Wyoming is served by Forest Lake Area Schools (ISD 831), which operates an elementary school in Wyoming; older students in that district attend Forest Lake Area Middle School and Forest Lake Area High School in Forest Lake. Because the city grew by annexing the former Wyoming Township, some outer parts of Wyoming fall within the Chisago Lakes School District (ISD 2144) or North Branch Area Public Schools (ISD 138). If schools matter to your search, I’ll help you confirm the district for any specific address before you make an offer.
What the percentages mean: the percentage beside each school below is the share of Wyoming’s children of that school’s age who live in its attendance area — ages 5–10 for elementary, 11–13 for middle and 14–17 for high school (about 614, 357 and 520 children in the 2020 Census). District percentages use all children ages 5–17. It shows where the city’s kids are assigned; it is not a test score or a rating. Students per grade is each school’s 2025–26 enrollment divided by the number of grades it serves.
School districts serving Wyoming: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 92% of the city’s school-age children; Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — about 8% of the city’s school-age children; North Branch (ISD 138) — under 1% of the city’s school-age children.
HOW WYOMING’S SCHOOL DISTRICTS COMPARE STATEWIDE
Forest Lake (ISD 831): reading 50% and math 50% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #115 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 85% (class of 2025), #255 of 317
Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144): reading 54% and math 52% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #76 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 94% (class of 2025), #120 of 317
North Branch (ISD 138): reading 44% and math 39% proficient on the 2025–26 state tests — test-score rank #209 of 326 Minnesota districts; 4-year graduation rate 86% (class of 2025), #237 of 317
Proficient = share of tested students who met or exceeded Minnesota’s grade-level standards (MCA, MTAS and Alternate MCA, all tested grades). Test-score rank = position among Minnesota school districts (charter schools not included) by the average of reading and math proficiency; school ranks compare each school with all Minnesota public schools at the same level. Ranks are calculated by Minnesota Chuck from Minnesota Department of Education data and are not an official state rating.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SERVING WYOMING
Wyoming Elementary: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 66% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades K–5, about 54 students per grade; reading 53%, math 70% proficient (2025–26), #204 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Columbus Elementary: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 26% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades K–5, about 66 students per grade; reading 56%, math 68% proficient (2025–26), #197 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Chisago Lakes & Lakeside elementary schools: Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — about 7% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades K–5, about 186 students per grade; reading 53%, math 50% proficient (2025–26), #386 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Linwood Elementary: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 1% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades K–5, about 62 students per grade; reading 53%, math 53% proficient (2025–26), #362 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
Sunrise River Elementary: North Branch (ISD 138) — under 1% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades 1–5, about 196 students per grade; reading 46%, math 56% proficient (2025–26), #393 of 893 Minnesota elementary schools
MIDDLE SCHOOLS SERVING WYOMING
Forest Lake Middle School: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 96% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 438 students per grade; reading 52%, math 50% proficient (2025–26), #80 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
Chisago Lakes Middle School: Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — about 5% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 244 students per grade; reading 63%, math 62% proficient (2025–26), #27 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
North Branch Middle School: North Branch (ISD 138) — under 1% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades 6–8, about 199 students per grade; reading 46%, math 30% proficient (2025–26), #169 of 264 Minnesota middle schools
HIGH SCHOOLS SERVING WYOMING
Forest Lake High School: Forest Lake (ISD 831) — about 88% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 460 students per grade; reading 42%, math 41% proficient (2025–26), #153 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 89%
Chisago Lakes High School: Chisago Lakes (ISD 2144) — about 12% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 249 students per grade; reading 35%, math 29% proficient (2025–26), #277 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 94%
North Branch High School: North Branch (ISD 138) — under 1% of Wyoming’s children that age; grades 9–12, about 202 students per grade; reading 35%, math 17% proficient (2025–26), #330 of 435 Minnesota high schools; 4-year graduation 93%
Sources: Minnesota Department of Education, School Attendance Areas, SY2025-26; Minnesota Department of Education 2025–26 assessment results and graduation rates (Minnesota Report Card); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (children by age, by census block); Minnesota Department of Education 2025–26 enrollment. Boundaries can change, so confirm the assigned school with the district for a specific address.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What school district is Wyoming, MN in?
Most of Wyoming is in Forest Lake Area Schools (ISD 831), which has an elementary school in Wyoming. Some outer areas that were once part of Wyoming Township fall into the Chisago Lakes or North Branch school districts, so it’s worth checking the district for a specific address.
What county is Wyoming, MN in?
Wyoming is in Chisago County, right at its southern edge along the Washington County line. Forest Lake, in Washington County, is just a few minutes south, and Stacy and Chisago City are its Chisago County neighbors. The city grew to nearly 22 square miles after annexing much of the former Wyoming Township in 2008.
How far is Wyoming from Minneapolis, St. Paul and MSP Airport?
Driving from the center of Wyoming at off-peak times, downtown Minneapolis is about 34 miles (roughly 40 minutes), downtown St. Paul is about 30 miles (roughly 40 minutes) and MSP Airport is about 38 miles (roughly 50 minutes). Rush-hour traffic adds time, and drives vary with which part of Wyoming you start from.
What is there to do in Wyoming, MN?
The Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail begins at Wyoming and runs about 21 miles north to Harris, connecting south to the Hardwood Creek Trail. Railroad Park is a stop along the trail, the Sunrise River runs through town, and the city celebrates Wyoming Stagecoach Day each year.
Is Wyoming, MN a good place to buy a home?
Wyoming offers both in-town neighborhoods and larger rural properties, direct I-35 access, and a regional trail through town, with Forest Lake’s services close by. Whether it fits depends on your budget, commute and the kind of lot you want. I’m happy to show you what’s available and what it’s worth.
NEARBY CITIES I SERVE
Stacy · Forest Lake · Chisago City · Columbus · Lindström · Scandia · Hugo · North Branch
Thinking about buying or selling in Wyoming? Use the form at the top of this page, or call or text me at 763-218-2573. — Chuck Glasser, Realtor®, RE/MAX Results