Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Ribbon
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
PNC Field
Stadium
Cinemark 20 and XD
Cinema
Anthracite Museum
Museum
Lackawana Coal Mine Tour
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
What's Brewin' 6-Pack Ale Shoppe
Alcohol
Picc's Ice Cream
Fast Food
Jitty Joe's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
12 Penny
Bar
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
The Penalty Box
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Taylor Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Gerrity's
Grocery Store
Maines Food & Party Warehouse
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Gerrity's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Parks (3) C-
Pagnotti Park
Park
Felter Field
Park
Moosic High Alumni Memorial
Park
Edmond Piaski Memorial Park
Park
Mercatili Segilia Park
Park
Mary Ann Nawrocki Park
Park
Ken Smerdon Field
Park
Duryea Community Park
Playground
Kobesky Field
Park
Mayor John Derenick Park
Park
Plane Street Park
Park
Avoca Recreational Complex
Park
Billy Barrett Park
Park
David Noakes Park / Community Sports Complex
Park
Robert Yaple Memorial Park
Park
Sloan Park
Park
Boundless Playground
Playground
Anthracite Park
Park
Sloan Little League Playground
Playground
Municipal Park
Park
Connell Park Little League
Park
McDade Park
Park
Connell Park
Park
Sullivan Park
Park
Clover Field
Park
Shops (3) F
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Convenient Food Mart
Convenience Store
Genotti's
Convenience Store
Moosic Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Birney Mall
Mall
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Turkey Hill Minut Mart
Convenience Store
Petro Shopping Centers
Convenience Store
Carlo's Jewelry Exchange
Fashion
Dollar General
Discount Store
DSW
Shoes
Christmas Tree Shops
Department Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Old Forge.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Old Forge is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Old Forge crime rates are 1,723 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,449 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
274 crimes per 100k B-
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employment C-

The median income in Old Forge is $57,014 - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$57,014 D
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Old Forge Police Department
Police
Old Forge Fire Department
Fire Station
Old Forge Ambulance & Rescue
Ambulance Station
Moosic Hose Company #1
Fire Station
Moosic Police Department
Police
Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2
Fire Station
Taylor Hose & Engine Company
Fire Station
Greenwood Hose Company
Fire Station
Taylor Fire Department Station 95
Fire Station
Taylor Police Department
Police
Avoca Police Department
Police
Avoca Hose Co. No. 1
Fire Station
Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Hughestown Hose Company
Fire Station
Andrew Brown's Drug Store
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Pittston Borough Building
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Old Forge home prices are $145,600 - which is 13% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$145,600 D
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B+

The Old Forge graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Old Forge El Sch
Triboro Christian Academy
Riverside El Sch West
Holy Rosary Elementary School
Riverside El Sch East
Pittston Area Ms
Pittston City Intrmd Ctr
John F. Kennedy #7
Pittston Area Pri Ctr
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Frances Willard #32
High Schools (2) A+
Old Forge Jshs
Triboro Christian Academy
Riverside Jshs
Pa Treatment & Healing - Scranton
West Scranton Hs
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ratings A+

Old Forge has an overall rating of 93% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Old Forge has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Old Forge crime rates are 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Old Forge is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Old Forge? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pagnotti Park
      Felter Field
      Moosic High Alumni Memorial
      Edmond Piaski Memorial Park
      Mercatili Segilia Park
      Mary Ann Nawrocki Park
      Ken Smerdon Field
      Duryea Community Park

      Entertainment

      PNC Field
      Cinemark 20 and XD
      Anthracite Museum
      Lackawana Coal Mine Tour

      Food & Drink

      What's Brewin' 6-Pack Ale Shoppe
      Picc's Ice Cream
      Jitty Joe's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      12 Penny
      Long John Silver's
      The Penalty Box
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Old Forge? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Old Forge.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Old Forge? The cost of living in Old Forge is 94/100 - which is 4% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Old Forge
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Old Forge? Old Forge crime rates are 1,723, which are 2% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,723 per 100k people

      26% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 59

      26% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      267%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Old Forge? The median income in Old Forge is $57,014 which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $57,0143% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,7867% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Old Forge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Old Forge home prices? Old Forge home prices are $145,600 - which is 13% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $145,60021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80915% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Old Forge have good schools? The Old Forge graduation rate is 89% - which is 4% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Old Forge a good place to live? Old Forge has an overall rating of 93% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      93%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      1 total surveys

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