Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Old Forge is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,533. Residents earn $73,258 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Old Forge receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Old Forge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Old Forge is $73,258, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Old Forge is $169,700, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Old Forge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 24 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 424 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Old Forge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,258 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,583 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,033 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,947 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,565 |
| County GDP | $13,421M |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Healthcare | 776 |
| Retail | 804 |
| Manufacturing | 216 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.86% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $169,700 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,607 |
| Median List Price | $117,250 |
| Median List Price | $117,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $117 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 60.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $862 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,552 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.86% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Total Violent | 24.2/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 12.1/100K |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 12.1/100K |
| Total Property | 424.1/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 84.8/100K |
| Theft | 242.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 96.9/100K |
| Arson | 12.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 45.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 757 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3704°N, 75.7409°W |
| County FIPS | 42069 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.2% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,488/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 776 |
| Restaurants | 552 |
| Retail Stores | 804 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |