Pennsylvania
Forest City is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,700. Residents earn $58,125 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Forest City receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Forest City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Forest City is $58,125, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Forest City is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Forest City is below the national average at 163 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,670 per 100,000, 36% above the national average.
16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Forest City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches, including 69.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,125 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,627 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,017 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,718 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,445 |
| County GDP | $2,652M |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Healthcare | 133 |
| Retail | 199 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,971 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.03% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $138,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $200,878 |
| Census Median Rent | $877 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $708 |
| 1 Bedroom | $888 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,236 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,632 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,971 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.03% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,326/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Total Violent | 163.5/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 163.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,670.3/100K |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 436.0/100K |
| Theft | 2,234.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.4 inches |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 69.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,652 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6527°N, 75.4692°W |
| County FIPS | 42127 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.1% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.24 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 133 |
| Restaurants | 164 |
| Retail Stores | 199 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |