Living in Foresthill, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Foresthill · Census data 2020–2024
Foresthill has 1,483 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $81,111 (18% lower than the California median), the median home value is $524,300, the median rent is $2,158/month.
Foresthill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Foresthill at a glance
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 39.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $81,111State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $524,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,158/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Foresthill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Foresthill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Foresthill the median home value is $524,300, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,158 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,869 a month in housing costs.
Foresthill median household income
The median household income in Foresthill is $81,111 and the income per person is $32,923. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Foresthill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 544
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.73
Foresthill demographics
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 544
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Foresthill ›
Education in Foresthill
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Foresthill have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Foresthill
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Foresthill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foresthill | 1,483 | $81,111 | $524,300 | $2,158 |
| Georgetown | 2,403 | $91,765 | $374,600 | $926 |
| Colfax | 2,407 | $72,788 | $434,300 | $1,553 |
| Meadow Vista | 3,162 | $100,859 | $640,300 | $1,808 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,284 | $134,007 | $560,300 | — |
| Lake of the Pines | 5,461 | $121,682 | $664,300 | $2,399 |
| Dutch Flat | 200 | $96,136 | $440,300 | — |
| Alta Sierra | 7,361 | $105,603 | $563,700 | $2,254 |
| North Auburn | 13,480 | $71,056 | $530,400 | $1,742 |
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What is the median household income in Foresthill, CA?
The median household income in Foresthill is $81,111, 18% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Foresthill?
The median home value in Foresthill is $524,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Foresthill?
The median gross rent in Foresthill is $2,158 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Foresthill, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Foresthill?
The median age in Foresthill is 39.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Foresthill?
The average commute to work in Foresthill is 38 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Foresthill?
The unemployment rate in Foresthill is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Foresthill?
23.6% of adults in Foresthill have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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