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Forestville, QC

Full City Profile · Quebec

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,892 Population 39/sq mi density
$59,600 Median Income $40,320 per capita
$110,000 Home Value
$488 Median Rent 11.2% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,600 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $488/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Forestville, QC

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,600
21% below
$40,320 per capita
Home Value
$110,000
61% below
Median Rent
$488/mo
58% below
11.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
22.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
18.3% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
36°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
79%
Home Value
39%
Rent
42%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forestville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forestville residents earn a median household income of $59,600 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,320. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forestville is $110,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $488/month, with 11.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

6.0% of adults in Forestville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 22.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Forestville has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,892
Median Age54.0 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,600
Per Capita$40,320
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty18.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,000
Rent$488
Ownership66.9%
Housing Units1,480
Rent Burden11.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation279 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+22.2%
Graduate+1.0%

Community

Commute21 min