Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Forty Fort, PA
Area Guide
A riverfront small town between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton
Riverfront
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Airport
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Convenient
Nestled along Susquehanna River, Forty Fort is a conveniently located suburb just outside of Wilkes-Barre — home to King’s College, Wilkes University, Kirby Park, and an array of theaters, restaurants, retailers, and bars. Although Forty Fort itself is a small town, there are plenty of entertainment, dining, and shopping options around. Major metro areas like Scranton are only 20 miles outside of town, and residents can even get to New York City or Philadelphia for a fun weekend getaway. Residents have easy access to Interstate 81 and the Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport. Public schools, restaurants, sports complexes, athletic fields, and small businesses make up the majority of Forty Fort. The rentals that are available in town are very affordable, making this an ideal suburb for renters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,186
Average: $81,148
Education
1,018
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,164
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forty Fort has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
617 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Lands at Hillside Farms
- Frances Slocum State Park
Airports
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.