Forestville is a small town of 532 in New York, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Forestville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.3
Forestville's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Forestville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Forestville, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$933
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Forestville's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.4 /100k
Property Crime
992.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Forestville is served primarily by FORESTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Forestville, NY
National Avg
School District
FORESTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Forestville sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 80.0°F in July,
with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.6 inches of snow per year.
Forestville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Forestville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,900 and median rent is $933/month.
Forestville's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 992.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Forestville are operated by FORESTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Forestville, NY has a population of 532, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Forestville averages 34.1°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches
with about 75.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Forestville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14062.
The population of Forestville, New York is 532 with a median age of 25.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Forestville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $94,900, median household income N/A, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
