At a Glance
Median Income
$70,313
$49,438 per capita
Home Value
$332,200
Zillow: $146,267
Violent Crime
652/100K
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.3%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Old Forge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Forge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Forge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Forge residents earn a median household income of $70,313 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,438. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,297 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Forge is $332,200 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,267. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Old Forge reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
64.3% of adults in Old Forge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Forge has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population359
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,313
Per Capita$49,438
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A
Home Value$332,200
Rent
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$146,267
Housing Units758
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property3,835/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,859 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Old Forge was founded in 1798.
The median home in Old Forge was built in 1949.
39.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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