Old Forge Borough, PA

Living in Old Forge Borough

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 7
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 79
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Schools 61
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Residents

8k Population -409 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate43%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office26%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$650 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas4%
Utility gas67%

Crime

Violent Crime in Old Forge Borough

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Lackawanna County38

Property Crime in Old Forge Borough

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Lackawanna County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 15
Feb 27 3 10
Mar 35 3 8
Apr 47 4 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 5 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 29 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Old Forge Borough

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado11
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Old Forge Borough, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Old Forge Borough, PA

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All Saints Academy
4 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Old Forge Borough, PA

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Marywood University
7 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Old Forge Borough, PA

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Moses Taylor Hospital
5 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Old Forge Borough, PA

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