Foresta, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
57 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,968 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
43.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$358,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$702 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$826 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mariposa County
6
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mariposa County
4
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 12 36
Feb 6 10 37
Mar 5 9 41
Apr 3 4 46
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 6 8 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Schools

Yosemite National Park El Portal
4 miles, W 3.7 star

Colleges

Columbia College
42 miles, NW 1.4 star
Merced College
47 miles, W 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Merced
48 miles, W 1 star

Hospitals

John C Fremont Healthcare District
19 miles, SW 3.2 star
Adventist Health Sonora
39 miles, NW 3.2 star
Mammoth Hospital
43 miles, SE
Mercy Medical Center
46 miles, W 1.4 star

Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
50 miles, SE 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
82 miles, NW 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
122 miles, NW 3.2 star