Living in Forkston, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forkston · Census data 2020–2024
Forkston has 307 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $69,821 (10% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $180,700, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Forkston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forkston at a glance
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 45.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,821State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $180,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Forkston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Forkston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forkston the median home value is $180,700, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,208 a month in housing costs.
Forkston median household income
The median household income in Forkston is $69,821 and the income per person is $42,106. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Forkston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 338
- Owner-occupied
- 87.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.4%
- Vacant
- 61.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.38
61.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Forkston has many vacation and second homes.
Forkston demographics
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forkston ›
Education in Forkston
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Forkston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forkston
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 89.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Forkston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forkston | 307 | $69,821 | $180,700 | $1,042 |
| Noxen | 1,057 | $68,229 | $179,200 | $1,130 |
| North Branch | 214 | $66,458 | $240,000 | — |
| Colley | 611 | $93,125 | $202,100 | — |
| Mehoopany | 1,062 | $66,518 | $233,600 | $1,071 |
| Lake | 1,867 | $88,229 | $212,100 | $1,071 |
| Monroe | 1,509 | $59,286 | $197,300 | $771 |
| Harveys Lake | 2,809 | $75,510 | $238,600 | $1,375 |
| Windham | 610 | $71,250 | $208,300 | $1,591 |
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What is the median household income in Forkston, PA?
The median household income in Forkston is $69,821, 10% 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 Forkston?
The median home value in Forkston is $180,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Forkston?
The median gross rent in Forkston is $1,042 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Forkston, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Forkston?
The median age in Forkston is 45.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Forkston?
The average commute to work in Forkston is 28 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forkston?
The unemployment rate in Forkston is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forkston?
16.7% of adults in Forkston 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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