At a Glance
Median Income
$88,250
$49,353 per capita
Home Value
$484,100
Zillow: $471,669
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
10.5% smoking rate
How Forest Meadows Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Meadows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Meadows a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Meadows residents earn a median household income of $88,250 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,353. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Meadows is $484,100 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,669. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
39.8% of adults in Forest Meadows hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Meadows has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,485
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,250
Per Capita$49,353
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
B+
Home Value$484,100
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$471,669
Housing Units1,003
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,309 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Meadows was built in 1988.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.