Living in Force, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Force · Census data 2020–2024

Force has 226 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $31,071 (60% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $54,500.

Force is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Force at a glance

Population
226
Median age
55.8State: 40.9
Median household income
$31,071State: $77,971
Median home value
$54,500State: $254,500
Homeowners
85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%
Average commute
15 min

Is Force a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%.

Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Force

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Force the median home value is $54,500, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Force$54,500
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Force median household income

The median household income in Force is $31,071 and the income per person is $23,011. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Force$31,071
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Force: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
138
Owner-occupied
85.1%
Renter-occupied
14.9%
Vacant
17.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.98

Force demographics

Population
226
Median age
55.8
Under 18
29.6%
65 and older
29.2%
Households
114
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Force ›

Education in Force

0% of adults 25 and older in Force have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Force0%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Force

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
15 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
63.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
92.1%

Force vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Force226$31,071$54,500—
Weedville523$62,054$170,000$393
Byrnedale434$90,568$76,800—
Jay2,039$67,036$90,500$675
Penfield379$42,243$77,300—
Huston1,475$61,173$107,300$1,063
Fox3,541$74,934$170,800$728
Kersey743$53,531$227,600$620
Benezette127$47,917$182,700—

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Living in Force: FAQ

What is the median household income in Force, PA?

The median household income in Force is $31,071, 60% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Force?

The median home value in Force is $54,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

Is Force, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Pennsylvania median.

What is the median age in Force?

The median age in Force is 55.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Force?

The average commute to work in Force is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Force?

The unemployment rate in Force is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Force?

0% of adults in Force have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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