Apartments for rent in Forest Ranch, CA

Forest Ranch, California is a small town with a population of slightly less than 1,000. Middle-aged professionals can expect to feel right at home, as they make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 60, skews notably older than most cities in California. Most residents own their homes in Forest Ranch, and 10% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $950/month.

With an average commute time of about 48 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Forest Ranch residents are well aware that it takes some patience traveling to work. Driving is the typical way to get to work, opted for by 19% of commuters, while public transportation is not used. Relatively few residents walk to work.

There are three primary industries in Forest Ranch: education, retail, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 26% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, as 7% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of about $67K, Forest Ranch workers earn about $19,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Forest Ranch's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (7%), Forest Ranch has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 10% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 3% have a Bachelor's degree.