At a Glance
Median Income
$154,212
$76,015 per capita
Home Value
$491,300
Zillow: $359,905
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Forest Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Ranch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Ranch residents earn a median household income of $154,212 , which is 105% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,015. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Ranch is $491,300 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,905. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Forest Ranch reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Forest Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Ranch has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,974
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$154,212
Per Capita$76,015
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$491,300
Rent
Ownership99.0%
Zillow$359,905
Housing Units769
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,552 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Ranch was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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