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Forest County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Pennsylvania
$99K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.7,576
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$99K
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.22%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.73%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.15%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.14%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.11.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.33%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,685
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

How Forest County compares

By median home value, Forest County is the 67th most expensive of 67 counties in Pennsylvania, and its typical home is worth more than 9% of all homes in Pennsylvania.

Home values in Forest County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$57K$281K
counties in Pennsylvania ranked by median home value
#PennsylvaniaMedian valueHomes
1Chester County$571K172,903
2Bucks County$510K209,980
3Montgomery County$506K273,245
4Delaware County$428K182,860
5Lancaster County$385K172,416
6Northampton County$361K100,882
7Centre County$348K47,897
8Lehigh County$342K117,582
9Cumberland County$332K87,266
10Monroe County$328K75,325
11Pike County$323K40,706
12Adams County$322K38,382
13Butler County$319K76,090
14Wayne County$318K33,505
15Lebanon County$317K48,925
16Berks County$313K140,078
17York County$296K157,987
18Perry County$283K19,179
19Franklin County$282K60,077
20Carbon County$279K33,194
21Union County$278K13,683
22Montour County$274K6,095
23Dauphin County$268K93,081
24Tioga County$238K19,525
67Forest County$99K7,576

67 counties in Pennsylvania are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Forest County market

How many homes are there in Forest County, PA?

Forest County, PA contains 7,576 residential properties. The median TopHap Estimate is $99K.

How does Forest County, PA compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?

By median home value, Forest County, PA is the 67th most expensive of 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Its typical home is worth more than 9% of all homes in Pennsylvania. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Forest County, PA?

15% of homes in Forest County, PA are owner-occupied. 5% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Forest County, PA hold?

73% of mortgaged homes in Forest County, PA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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