How much do homeowners pay a month in Forest City, PA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Forest City, PA pay a median of $1,165 (±$58) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $527 (±$171).
48.7% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Forest City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,094 in 2015–2019 to $1,165 in 2020–2024 (+6.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,165 (±$58)
- Without a mortgage
- $527 (±$171)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 48.7%
Monthly owner costs in Forest City
| Forest City | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,165 (±$58) | $1,466 (±$34) | $1,762 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $527 (±$171) | $563 (±$13) | $644 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 48.7% (±9.7 points) | 42.4% (±1.7 points) | 58.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,803 (±$365) | $2,365 (±$57) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Forest City, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Susquehanna County ($1,466).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania ($1,762).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Susquehanna County, Forest City ranks 38 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2084 of 2,539.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Forest City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,094 (±$68) | $1,165 (±$58) | +6.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,801 (±$203) | $1,803 (±$365) | +0.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $103,100 (±$9,830) | $143,900 (±$15,574) | +39.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Forest City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City | — | $1,165 (±$58) | — |
| Vandling | 1.8 mi | $1,298 (±$109) | Higher |
| Clinton Township (Wayne County) | 3.2 mi | $1,658 (±$515) | Not measurably different |
| Fell Township | 3.7 mi | $1,293 (±$166) | Not measurably different |
| Simpson | 4.0 mi | $1,149 (±$94) | Not measurably different |
| Union Dale | 4.2 mi | $1,325 (±$172) | Not measurably different |
| Clifford Township | 4.6 mi | $1,598 (±$128) | Higher |
| Waymart | 5.7 mi | $1,304 (±$70) | Higher |
| Carbondale | 5.9 mi | $1,183 (±$61) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vandling, PA ($1,298), Clifford Township, PA ($1,598), Waymart, PA ($1,304).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Susquehanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Montrose | $1,286 (±$122) |
| 33 | Susquehanna Depot | $1,271 (±$119) |
| 34 | Choconut Township | $1,261 (±$232) |
| 35 | Lathrop Township | $1,260 (±$195) |
| 36 | Franklin Township (Susquehanna County) | $1,250 (±$202) |
| 37 | Hallstead | $1,167 (±$78) |
| 38 | Forest City | $1,165 (±$58) |
| 39 | Oakland | $1,134 (±$124) |
| 40 | Hop Bottom | $825 (±$443) |
Showing 9 of 40 places in Susquehanna County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest City
What is the average mortgage payment in Forest City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Forest City, PA is $1,165 (±$58) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Forest City?
Owners without a mortgage in Forest City pay a median of $527 (±$171) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Forest City gone up?
In Forest City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,094 in 2015–2019 to $1,165 in 2020–2024 (+6.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest City borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Forest City borough, Pennsylvania (place:26560, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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