What are the schools like in Forestdale, MA?

Forestdale is served primarily by Sandwich. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1.

What is the median household income in Forestdale?

The median household income in Forestdale, MA is $118,382 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Forestdale, MA?

Forestdale has an average high temperature of 38.2°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Forestdale, MA affordable or expensive?

Forestdale's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Forestdale is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $449,100 and the median rent is $1,665 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Forestdale, MA?

Forestdale has a violent crime rate of 127.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 406.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Forestdale, MA a Good Place to Live?

Forestdale is a small town of 3,912 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $118,382 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Forestdale stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Forestdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Forestdale 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: 105.8

Forestdale's overall cost of living index is 105.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Forestdale costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Forestdale, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$449,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,665	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,382	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Forestdale's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

127.7 /100k

Property Crime

406.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Forestdale is served primarily by Sandwich. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Forestdale, MA	National Avg
School District	Sandwich	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Forestdale sees average highs of 38.2°F in January and 77.1°F in July, with 53.0 inches of annual precipitation and 37.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Forestdale, MA
Average High — January	38.2°F
Average High — July	77.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.0"
Annual Snowfall	37.2"

Demographics

Metric	Forestdale, MA	National Avg
Population	3,912	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sandwich, MA 5 mi Monument Beach, MA 5 mi Mashpee Neck, MA 5 mi East Sandwich, MA 5 mi Bourne, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Forestdale

Forestdale, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02644

Forestdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forestdale, MA affordable or expensive?

Forestdale's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Forestdale roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $449,100 and median rent is $1,665/month.

What is the crime rate in Forestdale, MA?

Forestdale's violent crime rate is 127.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 406.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Forestdale?

Public schools in Forestdale are operated by Sandwich. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Forestdale, MA a good place to live?

Forestdale, MA has a population of 3,912, a median household income of $118,382, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Forestdale?

Forestdale averages 38.2°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.0 inches with about 37.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Forestdale?

Forestdale, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02644.

What is the population of Forestdale?

The population of Forestdale, Massachusetts is 3,912 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Forestdale?

Key numbers for living in Forestdale: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $449,100, median household income $118,382, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forestdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.