Forest City, PA

Rent in Forest City

Median Gross Rent

$879

Rent-to-Income Ratio

28.1%

Renter Share

33.4%

Median Renter Income

$42,794

Avg Household Size

2.2

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

1 Bedroom: $567
2 Bedrooms: $879
3 Bedrooms: $860

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 52.7%
$1,000-$1,500: 19.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 12.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 8.1%
No Cash Rent: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 22.5%
20-30% (moderate): 28.3%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 12.8%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 27.9%
Not Computed: 8.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $61,845
Renter Households: $42,794

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 66.7%
$1,000-$1,500: 16.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 1.9%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 8.1%
No Cash Rent: 7.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources