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Old Forge, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Old Forge, PA (Lackawanna County) — Census median home value $169,700, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Old Forge houses and the broader area.
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Old Forge, PA is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Old Forge and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 8,533, with a median household income of $73,258. Census data puts Old Forge houses at a median value of $169,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Lackawanna County's current median listing price runs $279,450, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Old Forge housing market
Old Forge is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Old Forge and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$169,700
Population (Census ACS)
8,533
Median household income
$73,258
County price trend (2025)
4.91% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Old Forge market snapshot
Population
8,533
County
Lackawanna County
Median Household Income
$73,258
Median Home Value (city)
$169,700
Median Listing Price (Lackawanna County)
$279,450
Median Gross Rent
$862/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Old Forge's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $169,700. Separately, Lackawanna County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $279,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Lackawanna County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Old Forge has an estimated population of 8,533 and a median household income of $73,258, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Old Forge's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 14% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Lackawanna County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Old Forge.
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Nearby communities include Moosic, Taylor, Scranton, Dunmore, Clarks Summit, Dickson City, Chinchilla, Throop, Clarks Green, Glenburn, Olyphant, Blakely, Waverly, Moscow, Dalton, Jessup.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Avoca (~2.2 mi), Duryea (~2.3 mi), Dupont (~3.2 mi), Hughestown (~3.2 mi), Pittston (~3.7 mi), West Pittston (~4.2 mi), Browntown (~4.5 mi), Exeter (~4.9 mi), Yatesville (~5.1 mi), Laflin (~6.2 mi), Upper Exeter (~6.4 mi), Inkerman (~6.4 mi), Wyoming (~6.9 mi), West Wyoming (~6.9 mi), Hilldale (~7.6 mi), Hudson (~8.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Old Forge data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
8,533
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$169,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$73,258
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$862
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.91%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$279,450
Census place type
borough
County
Lackawanna County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.43 sq mi
Census GEOID
4256576
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Old Forge
Schools
Scranton SD — 15 schools, 9,262 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lackawanna addresses may be served by Scranton SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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What are houses worth in Old Forge, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Old Forge at $169,700. Lackawanna County's current median listing price runs $279,450, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Old Forge, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Old Forge, Census ACS data shows a median value of $169,700. Active listing prices in Lackawanna County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Old Forge, PA?
Old Forge houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lackawanna County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Old Forge, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Old Forge's population at approximately 8,533.
What's the median rent in Old Forge, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Old Forge at approximately $862 per month.
What is the median household income in Old Forge, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Old Forge at approximately $73,258.
Is the Old Forge housing market growing?
Lackawanna County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Old Forge, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Old Forge's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 14% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Old Forge, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Scranton SD for many Old Forge addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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