Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Schuylkill County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
471 Population 518/sq mi density
$112,746 Median Income $36,443 per capita
$176,800 Home Value $96,235 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,746 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,800 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County), PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,746
50% above
$36,443 per capita
Home Value
$176,800
37% below
Zillow: $96,235
Bachelor's Degree+
41.1%
22% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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

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

Income
150%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
122%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

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

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County) residents earn a median household income of $112,746 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,443. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County) is $176,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,235. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Education

41.1% of adults in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County) has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population471
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,746
Per Capita$36,443
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,800
Rent
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$96,235
Housing Units234
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation904 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Forestville CDP (Schuylkill County) was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Hazleton Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.