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Foresthill

California · 1,483 residents · 11.185 sq mi
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Foresthill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,091. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 308 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,400. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $330,400, the poverty rate sits 66% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,483
−17%since 2000
from 1,791 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+25%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Foresthill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,091
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,348 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,247
+66%since 2000
from $19,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,400
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
34.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+34%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,568)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(103)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(287)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,304)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(97)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other8.5%(127)
Diversity Score34.1%(506)
Diversity Score
34
+113%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 34.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
9.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foresthill, California?

Foresthill, California has about 1,483 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foresthill, California?

The typical household in Foresthill, California earns about $59,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foresthill, California expensive?

In Foresthill, California, the median home is worth about $330,400, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Foresthill, California?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Foresthill, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foresthill, California?

About 23.0% of people in Foresthill, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foresthill, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Foresthill, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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