Forest Lake, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
43 Population 74/sq mi density
$161,111 Median Income $59,133 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $245,664 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$161,111 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest Lake, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$161,111
114% above
$59,133 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $245,664
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Forest Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
214%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest Lake residents earn a median household income of $161,111 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,133. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 990 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest Lake is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,664. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Education

17.9% of adults in Forest Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Data Overview

People

Population43
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$161,111
Per Capita$59,133
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$245,664
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,504/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation1,576 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.