In Forest, Pennsylvania, the median home price is $138,625, compared with the Pennsylvania median of $303,573; median household income is $52,191; the population is 6,715; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 175.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.0 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Forest at a glance
Population
6,715
Median Household Income
$52,191
Typical Home Value
$138,625
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
175.9
Avg Commute Time
23.0
About Forest
Forest has a population of 6,715. The median home value is $138,625, 54% below the Pennsylvania median. Median household income is $52,191 (33% below the Pennsylvania median). The most populated towns are Jenks, Tionesta, and Harmony.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Forest
9 towns, by population.
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Forest at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Forest?
- Forest has a population of 6,715 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Forest?
- The median home value in Forest is $138,625. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Forest?
- Median household income in Forest is $52,191 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Forest in?
- Forest is in Pennsylvania.
- How many towns are in Forest?
- Forest contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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