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Forestville, New York

Forestville, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 32 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The village is in the Jamestown area. There are 770 residents in Forestville.

The People and Families of Forestville

In Forestville, about 54% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Forestville than in most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forestville had a median family income of $41,042. Lots of residents of Forestville prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Forestville folks tended to give their money ($20) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Forestville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Forestville that were owner-occupied was 71%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Forestville has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, the village has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Forestville, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Forestville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Forestville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Forestville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Forestville, NY

Comparing Forestville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men84
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women62
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity52
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults62
Median Family Income62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use83
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built12
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