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Forest Lake, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Susquehanna County County
Forest Lake, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Forest Lake a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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).
Safety & Crime
Forest Lake reports 258 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 129/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.