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Foresthill, CA

Census-designated place in Placer County, California.

Population

1,483

Land area

11.2sq mi

People per sq mi

133

ZIP codes

0

Foresthill and its ZIP codes

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Foresthill at a glance

  • Foresthill is 47% less dense than California as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $81,111 a year, 18% less than the California figure of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $524,300 (29% below California) and median rent is $2,158 a month.

Local data for Foresthill, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Foresthill, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$81,111

Poverty rate

7.7%

Median home value

$524,300

Median rent

$2,158/mo

Homeownership

72.4%

Bachelor's or higher

23.6%

Median age

39.5

Average commute

38.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (506), German Americans (270), Puerto Ricans (144).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Placer County. PPP loans are for Foresthill.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,824

188,212 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,751

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3B

FY 2026, $7,436 per person

Placer County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Foresthill, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.0%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other11.8%
  • Worked from home7.1%

Average one-way commute: 38.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Foresthill, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,223

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

939

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 36°F

50.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Foresthill, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.6%

U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

13.3%

U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

Cities near Foresthill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GeorgetownCensus-designated place6.8 mi15.1
ColfaxCity9.3 mi1.4
Meadow VistaCensus-designated place11 mi5.3
Auburn Lake TrailsCensus-designated place12 mi12.7
Lake of the PinesCensus-designated place13 mi2.5
Dutch FlatCensus-designated place14 mi0.6
ColomaCensus-designated place14 mi3.4
AltaCensus-designated place15 mi2.4
Alta SierraCensus-designated place15 mi8.3
AuburnCity15 mi7.2
North AuburnCensus-designated place15 mi7.8
Cold SpringsCensus-designated place18 mi1
NewcastleCensus-designated place19 mi2.4
PlacervilleCity19 mi5.8
Grass ValleyCity19 mi6
CaminoCensus-designated place20 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Foresthill, CA in?
Foresthill is in Placer County, California.
What is the population of Foresthill, CA?
About 1,483 people live in Foresthill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Foresthill?
Nearby places include Georgetown (6.8 mi), Colfax (9.3 mi), Meadow Vista (11 mi), Auburn Lake Trails (12 mi), Lake of the Pines (13 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023