At a Glance
Median Income
$74,966
$38,812 per capita
Home Value
$163,400
Zillow: $242,028
Median Rent
$991/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
95/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Forty Fort Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forty Fort's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forty Fort a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forty Fort residents earn a median household income of $74,966 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,812. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forty Fort is $163,400 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,028. Median rent is $991/month, with 26.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Forty Fort reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 95/100K.
Education
28.0% of adults in Forty Fort hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forty Fort has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,235
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density3,233/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,966
Per Capita$38,812
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,400
Rent$991
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$242,028
Housing Units1,885
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property95/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation548 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Forty Fort was founded in 1887.
The median home in Forty Fort was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.