Forestville, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,862 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$105,139 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$706,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$663 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,704 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sonoma County
5
Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sonoma County
3
Santa Rosa-Petaluma Metro Area
3
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 0 48
Feb 7 0 51
Mar 6 0 53
Apr 2 0 56
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 65
Oct 2 0 61
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 8 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 71%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 2, CA
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Schools

El Molino High
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
West County Charter Middle
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Forestville Academy
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Empire College
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Santa Rosa Junior College
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Sonoma State University
15 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
66 miles, S • 4.6 star
Sacramento International Airport
72 miles, E • 3.2 star
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