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Forest Lake, PA

Pennsylvania

Forest Lake is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 43. Residents earn $161,111 per year, which is 114% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
43 Population 74/sq mi density
$161,111 Median Income $59,133 per capita
$225,000 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$161,111 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $161,111
114% higher than US avg
Home Value $225,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.9%
47% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Forest Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population43
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans29.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$161,111
Per Capita$59,133
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,616M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,576 ft (480 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute48 min
Broadband16.0%
Libraries4

Is Forest Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forest Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Forest Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forest Lake is $161,111, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Forest Lake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Forest Lake is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Forest Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 82.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Forest Lake has a population of 43 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 52.1 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.7%), with 9.3% Hispanic.

Population

43
Total Population
74
People / sq mi
52.1yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Forest Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Forest Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forest Lake is $161,111, which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Forest Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$161,111
114% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,133
Avg Weekly Wage$976
IRS Avg AGI$90,369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)990
County GDP$2,616M

Business (County)

Restaurants81
Healthcare59
Retail141
Manufacturing51

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,074
45% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Forest Lake is $225,000, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,000
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,074
45% above US avg
Effective Rate2.26%
Forest Lake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall82.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,576 ft (480 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates41.8882°N, 75.9594°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42115
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.7-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.9%
D 27.2%

Winner: Republican by 44.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.9%
47% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density74/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities59
Restaurants81
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.4 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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