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Forestdale, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Barnstable County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,716
Population
975/sq mi density
$105,368
Median Income
$52,180 per capita
$462,500
Home Value
$629,778 Zillow
$1,790
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
931 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,368 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$462,500 home value, $1,790/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$462,500
64% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
54% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
38% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,621
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$462,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$629,778
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median List Price
$865,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.4%
Owner-Occupied
9.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,790/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
73 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$261
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $462,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,778 |
| Median Sale Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $865,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,790 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 73 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $261 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,621 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 29.5% |