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Forestville, CA

Forestville, CA.

Population: 5,821 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Forestville, CA is $641,230 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $450,000 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,300/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$641,230

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$641,230
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
-5.1%
5-year appreciation
+0.4%
10-year appreciation
+31.1%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$695,033
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$450,000
Median list price
$637,000
Median price per sqft
$568
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-1.3%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,300/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
West Sonoma County Union High, Forestville Union Elementary
Schools include
Laguna High, Forestville Elementary, Forestville Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
37.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
40
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,849
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,703

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Point Reyes National Seashore (30 mi)
National parks include
Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SUTTER SANTA ROSA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA ROSA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-810 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,959
Housing built before 1970
61.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,482
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
180,721
Average weekly wage
$1,327
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
647

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ForestvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$641,230$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$450,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,300/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,482$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Forestville, CA?
$641,230.
What is the median sale price in Forestville, CA?
$450,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Forestville, CA?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Forestville, CA?
Typical rent: $2,300/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forestville, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Forestville, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Forestville, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forestville, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forestville, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Forestville, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Forestville, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Forestville, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Forestville, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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