Living in Forks, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forks · Census data 2020–2024
Forks has 16,382 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $110,190 (41% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $358,900, the median rent is $1,440/month.
Forks at a glance
- Population
- 16,382
- Median age
- 44State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,190State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $358,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,440/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Forks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Forks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forks the median home value is $358,900, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,440 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,352 a month in housing costs.
Forks median household income
The median household income in Forks is $110,190 and the income per person is $53,116. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Forks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,403
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.59
Forks demographics
- Population
- 16,382
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 6,304
- Foreign-born
- 15.4%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forks ›
Education in Forks
42.4% of adults 25 and older in Forks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forks
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Forks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | 16,382 | $110,190 | $358,900 | $1,440 |
| Chestnut Hill | 7,086 | $124,089 | $375,000 | $1,876 |
| Tatamy | 1,464 | $122,188 | $310,200 | $1,647 |
| Stockertown | 775 | $109,167 | $346,300 | $1,182 |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
| Palmer | 22,424 | $116,014 | $318,800 | $1,769 |
| Eastlawn Gardens | 3,722 | $112,281 | $391,500 | $1,291 |
| Easton | 29,739 | $69,348 | $196,300 | $1,325 |
| Wilson | 8,183 | $82,902 | $210,700 | $1,370 |
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What is the median household income in Forks, PA?
The median household income in Forks is $110,190, 41% higher 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 Forks?
The median home value in Forks is $358,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Forks?
The median gross rent in Forks is $1,440 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Forks, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Forks?
The median age in Forks is 44 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Forks?
The average commute to work in Forks is 30 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forks?
The unemployment rate in Forks is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forks?
42.4% of adults in Forks 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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