Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Old Forge
Old Forge, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,441
Population
8,443
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Take a bite out of the pizza capital of the world.
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Old Forge, PA, has settled a debate no pizza lover expected — forget New York and Chicago, because this small Lackawanna County borough proudly holds the title of "Pizza Capital of the World." Established in 1899, Old Forge sits just two miles from downtown Scranton and about nine miles from Wilkes-Barre, making it easy to tap into the energy of two city centers while coming home to a quieter, close-knit community. The Lackawanna River traces the borough's southern edge, and the nearby Pocono Mountains put hiking, skiing, and fishing within easy reach on any given weekend.
Day-to-day life here moves at a comfortable pace, with local pizza cafés anchoring the social scene — where you order by the "tray" and ask for a "cut," not a slice. Renters will find a mix of traditional row houses, single-family conversions, and smaller apartment communities throughout the borough. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport sits directly to the south, adding a layer of convenience for frequent travelers. Old Forge packs a surprising amount of character and accessibility into just four square miles.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,077
Average: $86,942
Education
2,095
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,428
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Old Forge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Old Forge, PA is $1,441 for one bedroom, $1,382 for two bedrooms, and $2,623 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Forge has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,441/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Old Forge, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Old Forge Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
453 Students
Old Forge Junior-Senior High School
Public
Grades 6-12
453 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Steamtown National Historic Site
- Montage Mountain
- Everhart Museum
- Nay Aug Park
- Marywood University Arboretum
Military Bases
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.