At a Glance
Median Income
$80,028
$40,911 per capita
Home Value
$324,700
Zillow: $338,827
Median Rent
$1,694/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
12.2% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forestville residents earn a median household income of $80,028 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,911. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forestville is $324,700 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,827. Median rent is $1,694/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
22.1% of adults in Forestville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forestville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,839
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density2,758/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,028
Per Capita$40,911
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A
Home Value$324,700
Rent$1,694
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$338,827
Housing Units4,756
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation266 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Forestville was built in 1967.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.