Median Income
$59,600
21% lower than US avg
Home Value
$110,000
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$488
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.9%
119% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
18.3%
48% higher than US avg
How Forestville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,892
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$40,320
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty18.3%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$488
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,480
Rent Burden11.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation279 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+1.0%
Is Forestville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Forestville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Forestville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Forestville is $59,600, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Forestville is $110,000, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 22.2% have completed high school.
Forestville has a population of 2,892 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 54.0 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
2,892
Total Population
2021 Census
54.0yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Forestville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 0.2% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Spanish | 99.5% |
| 642% above US avg |
Social Characteristics
Forestville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Forestville is $59,600, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income: Forestville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $59,600 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,320 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% |
| 48% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
The median home value in Forestville is $110,000, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $110,000 |
| 61% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $488 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.4% |
| Housing Units | 1,480 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Forestville vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Forestville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 74.4 sq mi (192.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7381°N, 69.0848°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |