Living in Forestville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forestville · Census data 2020–2024
Forestville has 3,717 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $115,962 (17% higher than the California median), the median home value is $730,300, the median rent is $1,833/month.
Forestville at a glance
- Population
- 3,717
- Median age
- 45.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $115,962State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $730,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,833/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Forestville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Forestville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forestville the median home value is $730,300, 120% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,833 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,720 a month in housing costs.
Forestville median household income
The median household income in Forestville is $115,962 and the income per person is $52,262. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Forestville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,490
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.53
Forestville demographics
- Population
- 3,717
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 1,458
- Foreign-born
- 11.8%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forestville ›
Education in Forestville
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Forestville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forestville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Forestville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville | 3,717 | $115,962 | $730,300 | $1,833 |
| Graton | 1,806 | $91,429 | $878,100 | $2,826 |
| Guerneville | 4,100 | $81,281 | $600,600 | $1,579 |
| Windsor | 26,081 | $133,979 | $801,100 | $2,433 |
| Occidental | 1,225 | $108,207 | $1,167,800 | $1,063 |
| Fulton | 453 | $183,158 | $760,100 | — |
| Sebastopol | 7,445 | $87,684 | $845,700 | $1,902 |
| Monte Rio | 876 | $63,750 | $652,000 | $1,817 |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 8,765 | $97,071 | $704,700 | $2,104 |
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What is the median household income in Forestville, CA?
The median household income in Forestville is $115,962, 17% higher 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 Forestville?
The median home value in Forestville is $730,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Forestville?
The median gross rent in Forestville is $1,833 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Forestville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the California median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Forestville?
The median age in Forestville is 45.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Forestville?
The average commute to work in Forestville is 21 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forestville?
The unemployment rate in Forestville is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forestville?
39.2% of adults in Forestville 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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