Forest City, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,700 Population 1,848/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $32,627 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $210,455 Zillow
$877 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $877/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest City, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$32,627 per capita
Home Value
$138,500
51% below
Zillow: $210,455
Median Rent
$877/mo
25% below
27.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Forest City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Forest City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
49%
Rent
75%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest City residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,627. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,445 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest City is $138,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,455. Median rent is $877/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.

Education

16.1% of adults in Forest City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forest City has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,700
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,848/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$32,627
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,017

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$877
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$210,455
Housing Units909
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,326/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
Elevation1,652 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Forest City was founded in 1871.
The median home in Forest City was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.