Forestville, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
142 Population 180/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $30,104 per capita
$134,400 Home Value $145,175 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Forestville, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$30,104 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
52% below
Zillow: $145,175
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
36.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
55%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
292%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forestville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,104. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forestville is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,175. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

13.3% of adults in Forestville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forestville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population142
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$30,104
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty36.2%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$145,175
Housing Units142
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,591/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation636 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Forestville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.