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Forestdale

Massachusetts · 4,099 residents · 3.814 sq mi
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Forestdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,099
+3%since 2000
from 3,992 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,047 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+16%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Forestdale
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,611
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,072 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,257
+17%since 2000
from $24,072 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,200
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,569
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $940 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+60%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(3,837)
Black0.8%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(51)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(251)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,888)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(75)
Asian1.2%(50)
Other0.7%(29)
Diversity Score10.7%(440)
Diversity Score
11
+71%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.9%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestdale, Massachusetts?

Forestdale, Massachusetts has about 4,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forestdale, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Forestdale, Massachusetts earns about $83,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestdale, Massachusetts expensive?

In Forestdale, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $357,200, and the typical rent is about $1,569 a month.

How educated are people in Forestdale, Massachusetts?

About 39.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forestdale, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestdale, Massachusetts?

About 1.8% of people in Forestdale, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forestdale, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Forestdale, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,266 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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