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Forestdale, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
Forestdale, MA
At a Glance
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)
Is Forestdale a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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.
Safety & Crime
Forestdale reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.
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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.