What are the schools like in Forbestown, CA?

School district data for Forbestown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Forbestown?

The median household income in Forbestown, CA is $67,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 42.9%.

What is the weather like in Forbestown, CA?

Forbestown has an average high temperature of 51.0°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 82.0 inches.

Forbestown, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Forbestown, CA affordable or expensive?

Forbestown's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Forbestown is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $257,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Forbestown, CA?

Forbestown has a violent crime rate of 619.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Forbestown, CA a Good Place to Live?

Forbestown is a small town of 372 in California, with a median household income of $67,438 and a 42.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Forbestown's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Forbestown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Forbestown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.6

Forbestown's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Forbestown costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Forbestown, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$257,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Forbestown's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

619.1 /100k

Property Crime

1691.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Forbestown, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Forbestown sees average highs of 51.0°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation and 82.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Forbestown, CA
Average High — January	51.0°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	57.5"
Annual Snowfall	82.0"

Demographics

Metric	Forbestown, CA	National Avg
Population	372	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	42.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Robinson Mill, CA 4 mi Challenge-Brownsville, CA 4 mi Clipper Mills, CA 5 mi Rackerby, CA 8 mi Berry Creek, CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Forbestown

Forbestown, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95941

Forbestown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forbestown, CA affordable or expensive?

Forbestown's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Forbestown roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $257,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Forbestown, CA?

Forbestown's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Forbestown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Forbestown, CA a good place to live?

Forbestown, CA has a population of 372, a median household income of $67,438, and an unemployment rate of 42.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Forbestown?

Forbestown averages 51.0°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches with about 82.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Forbestown?

Forbestown, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95941.

What is the population of Forbestown?

The population of Forbestown, California is 372 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Forbestown?

Key numbers for living in Forbestown: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $257,100, median household income $67,438, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forbestown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.