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Foresta, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mariposa County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 154/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
460 Violent Crime/100K 7,000 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Foresta (4)

Calaveras Big Trees State Park
State Park
6,441 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Devils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
Established in 1911 by presidential proclamation, Devils Postpile National Monument protects and preserves the Devils Postpile formation, the 101-foot high Rainbow Falls, and pristine mountain scenery. The formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest ex...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching
Weather: Devils Postpile National Monument is located at 7,560 feet above sea level just west of the Sierra Nevada crest. As such, it experiences typical summer weather in the Sierras. Afternoon thunderstorms ...
Walker Lake State Park
State Park
300 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Yosemite National Park
National Park
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you c...
Entrance: $35
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Food, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Horse Trekking, H...
Weather: Yosemite National Park covers nearly 1,200 square miles (3,100 square km) in the Sierra Nevada, with elevations ranging from about 2,000 feet (600 m) to 13,000 ft (4,000 m). Yosemite receives 95% of i...