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Forest City, PA

Forest City, PA.

Population: 4,603 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Forest City, PA is $214,644 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $178,000 after a median 15 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$214,644

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$214,644
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.4%
5-year appreciation
+40.2%
10-year appreciation
+83.7%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$217,416
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$178,000
Median list price
$219,000
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
-11.0%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,451/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
Forest City Regional HS, Forest City Regional El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bendix Flight Systems Division (20.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
34
Highest AQI recorded (year)
107

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Steamtown National Historic Site (18 mi)
National parks include
Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Cosklos Elkview Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF LOURDES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, UNITED HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS, INC, GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER CATSKILLS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+34 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,112
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,826
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
61

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Forest CityState medianUS median
Median home value$214,644$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$178,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market15 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,112$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Forest City, PA?
$214,644.
What is the median sale price in Forest City, PA?
$178,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Forest City, PA?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Forest City, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,060/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forest City, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Forest City, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forest City, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forest City, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Forest City, PA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Forest City, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Forest City, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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