At a Glance
Median Income
$105,368
$52,180 per capita
Home Value
$462,500
Zillow: $629,778
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Forestdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forestdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forestdale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forestdale residents earn a median household income of $105,368 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,180. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forestdale is $462,500 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $629,778. Median rent is $1,790/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
38.7% of adults in Forestdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forestdale has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,716
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density975/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,368
Per Capita$52,180
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
A
Home Value$462,500
Rent$1,790
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$629,778
Housing Units1,621
Rent Burden29.5%
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation137 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Forestdale was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.