Population 256 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Forest Springs
Household size in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.30 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Forest Springs are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Forest Springs skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.0, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in Forest Springs, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Forest Springs
Renters in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Forest Springs is about as common as it is nationally: 35.0% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in California overall (44.1%). About four in ten owners (39.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Forest Springs: 18.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Forest Springs is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,130 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,328 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,464 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,184 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,054 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Forest Springs costs $2,184 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. California as a whole looks much the same. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Forest Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.9% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Forest Springs (43.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Forest Springs is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Forest Springs
| Period | Forest Springs | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Forest Springs is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in California as a whole (6.6%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Forest Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Springs | 2.36 | 42.4 | 3.4% | 35.0% | 18.8% | 1969 | $2,184 | 43.5% | 93.9% | 5.3% |
| Boulder Creek | 2.34 | 47.4 | 9.7% | 23.4% | 11.4% | 1964 | $2,108 | 41.6% | 95.4% | 9.1% |
| San Lorenzo Park | 2.61 | 43.6 | 14.8% | 15.8% | 17.5% | 1974 | $2,369 | 34.9% | 89.3% | 3.5% |
| Brookdale | 2.26 | 38.5 | 3.0% | 40.1% | 18.2% | 1974 | $1,760 | 47.4% | 99.7% | 4.9% |
| Swanton | 2.47 | 44.6 | 4.9% | 42.5% | 10.2% | 1972 | $2,531 | 40.6% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
| Davenport | 2.72 | 44.2 | 5.2% | 42.8% | 10.7% | 1974 | $2,353 | 40.5% | 87.4% | 4.2% |
| Ben Lomond | 2.45 | 47.2 | 8.4% | 28.6% | 4.8% | 1963 | $2,385 | 46.0% | 98.1% | 10.8% |
| Lompico | 2.28 | 45.2 | 6.7% | 19.1% | 9.9% | 1964 | $2,670 | 51.6% | 99.9% | 9.1% |
| Felton | 2.41 | 44.9 | 6.0% | 22.4% | 8.1% | 1962 | $2,341 | 58.5% | 98.2% | 4.2% |
| Mount Hermon | 2.01 | 45.2 | 4.9% | 34.9% | 18.0% | 1956 | $1,953 | 63.2% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Scotts Valley | 2.45 | 47.2 | 6.6% | 24.8% | 6.4% | 1982 | $2,621 | 57.7% | 96.0% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Forest Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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