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Forest City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County
Forest City, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Forest City a Good Place to Live?
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 5.9% (64% 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 $200,878. 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.
Safety & Crime
Forest City reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 747/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.