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Forest Meadows

California · 1,249 residents · 3.952 sq mi
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Forest Meadows is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,957. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $501,800. With a median age of 58.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,249
+4%since 2000
from 1,197 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
58.0
+8%since 2000
from 53.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K2000201020202024Forest Meadows
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,957
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,339
+54%since 2000
from $26,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$501,800
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
38.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+5%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(43)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(60)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(167)
Diversity Score
13
+30%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+119%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Meadows, California?

Forest Meadows, California has about 1,249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Meadows, California?

The typical household in Forest Meadows, California earns about $102,957 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Meadows, California expensive?

In Forest Meadows, California, the median home is worth about $501,800, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Meadows, California?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Meadows, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Meadows, California?

About 1.7% of people in Forest Meadows, California live below the federal poverty line.

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