At a Glance
Median Income
$102,632
$27,575 per capita
Median Rent
$2,274/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
13.2% smoking rate
How Foresthill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foresthill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Foresthill a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Foresthill residents earn a median household income of $102,632 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,575. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,743 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Education
17.0% of adults in Foresthill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foresthill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population1,455
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,632
Per Capita$27,575
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$34,304M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,400
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$2,274
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$498,937
Housing Units536
Rent Burden24.7%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation2,166 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Foresthill was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.