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PA area data

Forest City, PA

Forest City, PA.

Population: 4,603 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,005
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+19.2%
5-year appreciation
+42.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.1%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$214,581
House Price Index
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
47.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
28
Days with Good air quality
126

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (18 mi)
Nearest airport
Cosklos Elkview Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+34 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$2,112
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,343
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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