Forestville, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Kewaunee County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
576 Population 1,087/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $33,193 per capita
$152,700 Home Value $300,771 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,700 home value, $676/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Forestville, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,125
4% above
$33,193 per capita
Home Value
$152,700
46% below
Zillow: $300,771
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°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
104%
Home Value
54%
Rent
58%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forestville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,193. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 575 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forestville is $152,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,771. Median rent is $676/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

13.4% of adults in Forestville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forestville has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population576
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$33,193
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,082M
Avg Weekly Wage$946

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,700
Rent$676
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$300,771
Housing Units252
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,209/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation638 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Forestville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.