Yuba City, CA
Is Forestwood Estates a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Yuba City, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe18
Medium23
Low19
Other141
283 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape54
Child involved224
Assault41
Other15
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are dispatched for a possible public assist near the intersection of Bella Bella Way and Citation Drive in Olivehurst, California. | Citation Dr, Olivehurst, CA 95961 | Public Assist |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Affirmed Drive for a patient with abdominal pain. | Affirmed Dr, Olivehurst, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a mental health and welfare concern at a residence on Appaloosa Ranch Court, where a caller reported his brother as a possible danger, with access to a firearm and gathering kitchen knives. The caller also reported arming himself with a screwdriver and butcher knife and later agreed to meet deputies at a nearby park while discussing a vehicle possibly blowing up. | Appaloosa Ranch Ct, Plumas Lake, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to an apartment near Highway 99 for a patient with suspected high blood sugar and vomiting. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near Highway 99, apartment (number withheld), for a patient with high sugar levels and vomiting. Unit 102 responding. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency response is underway near Edwards Lane involving pregnancy complications at about thirty-one weeks. Fire station 8 and engine 8 are responding. | Edwards Ln, Yuba City, CA 95993 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched to a location near Highway 99 for a lethargic female. Station 8/Engine 8 is responding. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to a location near Highway 99, apartment (number withheld), for a lethargic female. Station 8 and unit 110 responded. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested a records check during a traffic stop, then redirected attention to a separate medical aid call for a lethargic woman at an apartment near Highway 99 in Yuba City. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm triggered a fall detection alert near Turnbridge Way. No contact was made with the patient. Emergency services responded to the location. | Turnbridge Way, Plumas Lake, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$539,852
Average Rent
$2,091
Vacancy Rate
3.8%
Overview
Forestwood Estates is a suburban neighborhood in Yuba City, California, with a median home price of $539,852, more affordable than most California neighborhoods.
The housing stock includes small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, with many built between 1970 and 1999.
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Quick Facts
| Vacancy Rate | 3.8% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Forestwood Estates features small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a mix of owners and renters.
| Housing Age | Many homes built 1970-1999 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
| Housing Type Mix | Small to medium single-family and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Median home prices are below most California neighborhoods, offering value.
Many homes built between 1970 and 1999 indicate a mature neighborhood.
Families & Lifestyle
Forestwood Estates has a diverse population with a high share of Indian language speakers and a significant childhood poverty rate.
Occupational Mix — 41.8% work in executive, management, and professional roles; 22.1% in sales and service; 20.4% in manufacturing; 14.6% in clerical support.
Cultural Diversity — Languages include English (69.5%), Spanish, and Indian languages (8.4%).
| Child Poverty Rate | 46.1% |
|---|
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional | 41.8% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 46.1% |
| English Speakers | 69.5% of households |
| Spanish Speakers | Present |
| Indian Language Speakers | 8.4% |
| Top Ancestries | Mexican (32.0%), Asian (16.2%), English (11.0%), German (5.9%), Irish (4.7%) |
Commute
Most residents drive alone to work, with many enjoying short commutes under 15 minutes.
Forestwood Estates offers convenient access to work with a high drive-alone rate and short average commutes.
Short Commutes — Nearly half of residents commute under 15 minutes.
Car Ownership Useful — High drive-alone and carpool rates indicate reliance on private vehicles.
| Drive Alone Rate | 83.8% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 6.4% |
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 45.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Forestwood Estates?
The median home price is $539,852, less expensive than 79.9% of California neighborhoods.
What languages are commonly spoken?
English is spoken by 69.5% of households; Spanish and Indian languages are also common.