Living in Forestville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forestville · Census data 2020–2024
Forestville has 136 residents with a median age of 62.8. The median household income is $40,938 (44% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $170,800.
Forestville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forestville at a glance
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 62.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,938State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $170,800State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Forestville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 30.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Forestville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forestville the median home value is $170,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
Forestville median household income
The median household income in Forestville is $40,938 and the income per person is $40,014. 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Forestville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 47.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.77
47.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Forestville has many vacation and second homes.
Forestville demographics
- Population
- 136
- Median age
- 62.8
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 41.2%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forestville ›
Education in Forestville
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Forestville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forestville
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Forestville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville | 136 | $40,938 | $170,800 | — |
| Minden City | 203 | $49,583 | $106,300 | $864 |
| Deckerville | 1,042 | $53,125 | $82,100 | $811 |
| Harbor Beach | 1,582 | $40,809 | $116,600 | $554 |
| Port Sanilac | 812 | $52,083 | $158,800 | $900 |
| Carsonville | 463 | $57,647 | $101,300 | $858 |
| Ubly | 785 | $54,886 | $111,700 | $692 |
| Sandusky | 2,694 | $56,563 | $113,800 | $784 |
| Port Hope | 268 | $51,563 | $88,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Forestville, MI?
The median household income in Forestville is $40,938, 44% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $170,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Forestville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.1%; a poverty rate of 30.1%.
What is the median age in Forestville?
The median age in Forestville is 62.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Forestville?
The average commute to work in Forestville is 31 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forestville?
The unemployment rate in Forestville is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forestville?
13.4% 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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