Living in Forward, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forward · Census data 2020–2024
Forward has 3,009 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $67,171 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $166,000, the median rent is $1,120/month.
Forward at a glance
- Population
- 3,009
- Median age
- 51.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,171State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $166,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,120/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Forward a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Forward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forward the median home value is $166,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,120 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,202 a month in housing costs.
Forward median household income
The median household income in Forward is $67,171 and the income per person is $40,100. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Forward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,440
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.19
Forward demographics
- Population
- 3,009
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 1,368
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forward ›
Education in Forward
14.4% of adults 25 and older in Forward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forward
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Forward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | 3,009 | $67,171 | $166,000 | $1,120 |
| Elrama | 279 | $31,824 | $97,300 | — |
| West Elizabeth | 344 | $55,000 | $82,100 | $935 |
| Elizabeth | 1,371 | $51,174 | $108,300 | $758 |
| Monongahela | 4,109 | $59,861 | $114,300 | $818 |
| New Eagle | 2,085 | $51,716 | $106,700 | $719 |
| Wickerham Manor-Fisher | 1,247 | $80,694 | $188,900 | — |
| Carroll | 5,339 | $79,219 | $189,300 | — |
| Baidland | 1,809 | $100,341 | $201,300 | — |
More for people moving to Forward
Forward ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Forward: FAQ
What is the median household income in Forward, PA?
The median household income in Forward is $67,171, 14% 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 Forward?
The median home value in Forward is $166,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Forward?
The median gross rent in Forward is $1,120 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Forward, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Forward?
The median age in Forward is 51.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Forward?
The average commute to work in Forward is 31 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forward?
The unemployment rate in Forward is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forward?
14.4% of adults in Forward 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.
Last updated: