Forest City, PA
Living in Forest City
Bikeability
8
Walkability
30
Commute
24
Public Transit
8
Affordability
94
Public Safety
98
Airports
5
Hospitals
34
Colleges
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.9k
Population
+144 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate52%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+10% (2010–19)
35 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector83%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$103k
Median Home Value
+$16k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$546
Median Monthly Rent
+$114 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier54%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas5%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest City
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Susquehanna County2
Property Crime in Forest City
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Susquehanna County2
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 3 | 15 |
| Feb | 24 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado15
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest City, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest City, PA
La Salle Academy
13 miles, S
La Salle Academy
13 miles, S
Summit Christian Academy
14 miles, SW
Our Lady of Peace School
16 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest City, PA
Clarks Summit University
16 miles, SW
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton
17 miles, SW
Keystone College
17 miles, W
Marywood University
17 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest City, PA
Wayne Memorial Hospital
12 miles, SE
Clarks Summit State Hospital
18 miles, SW
Regional Hospital of Scranton
19 miles, SW
Moses Taylor Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Forest City, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
25 miles, SW
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
47 miles, NW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
69 miles, S
New York Stewart International Airport
71 miles, E