Forestville, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
3,862 Population
$105,139 Median Income
$706,200 Home Value
$1,851 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
44.7 yrs Median Age
45.6% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.7
Economy
2.9
Affordability
4.6
Education

People

Population3,862
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density734/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 70.7%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$105,139
Per Capita Income$51,717
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty Rate3.0%
County GDP$39,448M

Housing

2.9/5
Home Value (Census)$706,200
Zillow Value$618,338
Median Rent$1,851
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Depression24.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul48° / 67°
Rain40 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

4.6/5
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)16

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute22 min
Work From Home20.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Forestville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$105,139
Home Value$706,200
Median Rent$1,851
Poverty Rate3.0%
Bachelor's Degree+45.6%
Unemployment3.7%
Avg Temperature57.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,862
Population Density734 per sq mi
Median Age44.7 years
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70.7% Black 3.9% Hispanic 2.2% Other 23.2%
White70.7%
Black or African American3.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races23.2%

Language

English Only90.9%
Spanish Speakers9.1%
English 90.9% Spanish 9.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.6%
Health Insurance97.9%

Income

40% above avg
Median Household Income$105,139
Per Capita Income$51,717
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,373
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$104,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Poverty Rate3.0%
Total Establishments (County)21,652
County GDP$39,448M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,311
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Retail Stores1,675
Manufacturing922
Total Establishments21,652

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,311 Healthcare 1,623 Retail 1,675 Manufacturing 922

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$104,542
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,415

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.5 min
Work From Home20.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

151% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$706,200
Zillow Home Value Index$618,338

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$476,500
Price Per Sq Ft$573
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops14.3%
Active Inventory7

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied74.3%

Rental Costs

59% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,851

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,415
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.19%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure25.1%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.9%
Regular Checkup69.9%
Premature Death Rate5,997 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,623
Restaurants (County)1,311

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

48°F Jan 67°F Jul
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Average57.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation39.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Land Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density734 per sq mi
Latitude38.4825°
Longitude-122.8899°
County FIPS06097

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 25.2%
D 71.4%

Democrat +46.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.6%
High School+94.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density734 per sq mi
Land Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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