Cost of Living in Forest County, PA

What does it cost to live in Forest County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$46,188

Median Rent

$720/mo

Median Home

$102,300

Affordability

599

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$517
Property Tax$92
Insurance$34

Total Monthly$643
% of Income16.7%

Renting

Median Rent$720
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$745
% of Income18.7%

Living in Forest County, Pennsylvania

Forest County has a median household income of $46,188 with housing costs that represent 16.7% of income for owners and 18.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.