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Forest Meadows, CA

Full City Profile · California · Calaveras County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,485 Population 376/sq mi density
$88,250 Median Income $49,353 per capita
$484,100 Home Value $471,669 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
460 Violent Crime/100K 7,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$484,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest Meadows, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,250
17% above
$49,353 per capita
Home Value
$484,100
72% above
Zillow: $471,669
Violent Crime
460/100K
21% above
7,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
16% below
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
290 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
117%
Home Value
172%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
121%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest Meadows a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.1% (42% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Forest Meadows reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,000/100K.

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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,485
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,250
Per Capita$49,353
Unemployment2.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent460/100K
Property7,000/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.