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Forestville CDP (Butler County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
280 Population 298/sq mi density
$139,600 Home Value $191,844 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Forestville CDP (Butler County), PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$139,600
50% below
Zillow: $191,844
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
45.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Forestville CDP (Butler County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Forestville CDP (Butler County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
50%
Rent
83%
Poverty
369%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forestville CDP (Butler County) a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forestville CDP (Butler County) is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,844. Median rent is $967/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Forestville CDP (Butler County) reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 112/100K.

Education

18.7% of adults in Forestville CDP (Butler County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forestville CDP (Butler County) has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population280
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$21,542
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty45.8%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

Home Value$139,600
Rent$967
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$191,844
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property112/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,297 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+84.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Venango Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.