At a Glance
Median Income
$46,389
$30,573 per capita
Home Value
$193,900
Zillow: $334,506
Median Rent
$878/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
17.6% smoking rate
How Forks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forks a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forks residents earn a median household income of $46,389 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,573. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,286 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forks is $193,900 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,506. Median rent is $878/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
22.0% of adults in Forks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forks has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 119.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,413
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density824/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,389
Per Capita$30,573
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$3,825M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A
Home Value$193,900
Rent$878
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$334,506
Housing Units1,451
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,715/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain119.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation304 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Forks was founded in 1945.
The median home in Forks was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is William R Fairchild International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.