At a Glance
Median Income
$73,258
$39,583 per capita
Home Value
$169,700
Zillow: $225,607
Median Rent
$862/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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
3.4 / 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 $73,258 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,583. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Forge is $169,700 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,607. Median rent is $862/month, with 23.8% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Old Forge reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 393/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.2% of adults in Old Forge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Forge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,533
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density2,488/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,258
Per Capita$39,583
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$169,700
Rent$862
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$225,607
Housing Units4,046
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent76/100K
Property393/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault76/100K
Burglary25/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation757 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Old Forge was founded in 1899.
The median home in Old Forge was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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