At a Glance
Median Income
$105,139
$51,717 per capita
Home Value
$706,200
Zillow: $617,912
Median Rent
$1,851/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
9.4% smoking rate
How Forestville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forestville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forestville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forestville residents earn a median household income of $105,139 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,717. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forestville is $706,200 , 151% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $617,912. Median rent is $1,851/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
45.6% of adults in Forestville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forestville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population3,862
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density734/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,139
Per Capita$51,717
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
C+
Home Value$706,200
Rent$1,851
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$617,912
Housing Units1,566
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation243 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+18.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Forestville was built in 1967.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.