Living in Forestville, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forestville · Census data 2020–2024

Forestville has 483 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $117,969 (51% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $163,400.

Forestville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Forestville at a glance

Population
483
Median age
41.7State: 40.9
Median household income
$117,969State: $77,971
Median home value
$163,400State: $254,500
Homeowners
92.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
Average commute
30 min

Is Forestville a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.

Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Forestville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forestville the median home value is $163,400, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,234 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Forestville$163,400
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Forestville median household income

The median household income in Forestville is $117,969 and the income per person is $39,533. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Forestville$117,969
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Forestville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
229
Owner-occupied
92.5%
Renter-occupied
7.5%
Vacant
13.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1944
Average household size
2.41

Forestville demographics

Population
483
Median age
41.7
Under 18
18.8%
65 and older
36.2%
Households
199
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
18.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White99.6%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0.4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forestville ›

Education in Forestville

41.2% of adults 25 and older in Forestville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Forestville41.2%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Forestville

Unemployment rate
1.5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
30 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
99.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.4%
Homes with broadband
91.5%

Forestville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Forestville483$117,969$163,400—
Llewellyn269$64,531$106,700—
Buck Run252$57,222$86,100—
Minersville4,396$53,416$82,300$782
Cass1,670$81,917$118,100$544
Branchdale379$32,188$71,900—
Heckscherville279$75,250$79,600—
Branch1,907$79,139$180,200$1,164
Marlin281$153,559$161,200—

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Living in Forestville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Forestville, PA?

The median household income in Forestville is $117,969, 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $163,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Forestville, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Forestville?

The median age in Forestville is 41.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Forestville?

The average commute to work in Forestville is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Forestville?

The unemployment rate in Forestville is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Forestville?

41.2% 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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