What are the schools like in Forestville, CA?

Forestville is served primarily by Forestville Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Forestville?

The median household income in Forestville, CA is $105,536 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Forestville, CA?

Forestville has an average high temperature of 58.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Forestville, CA affordable or expensive?

Forestville's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Forestville is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $685,700 and the median rent is $1,697 per month.

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

Forestville has a violent crime rate of 284.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1032.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Forestville, CA a Good Place to Live?

Forestville is a small town of 3,632 in California, with a median household income of $105,536 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Forestville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Forestville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Forestville 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: 110.1

Forestville's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Forestville costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Forestville, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$685,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,697	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,536	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Forestville's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.0 /100k

Property Crime

1032.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Forestville is served primarily by Forestville Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Forestville, CA	National Avg
School District	Forestville Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Forestville sees average highs of 58.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Forestville, CA
Average High — January	58.0°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Forestville, CA	National Avg
Population	3,632	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Forestville

Forestville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95436

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forestville, CA affordable or expensive?

Forestville's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Forestville roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $685,700 and median rent is $1,697/month.

What is the crime rate in Forestville, CA?

Forestville's violent crime rate is 284.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1032.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Forestville?

Public schools in Forestville are operated by Forestville Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Forestville, CA a good place to live?

Forestville, CA has a population of 3,632, a median household income of $105,536, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Forestville?

Forestville averages 58.0°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Forestville?

Forestville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95436.

What is the population of Forestville?

The population of Forestville, California is 3,632 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Forestville?

Key numbers for living in Forestville: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $685,700, median household income $105,536, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forestville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.