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Is Old Forge, PA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8978% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,449about $6,454/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$174,40048% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,880 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 225 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Old Forge
$1,897
Park Forest Village
$1,272
Jeannette
$1,014
Lewistown
$866
Folsom
$1,699
Lock Haven
$797
Swissvale
$1,463

How much do households earn in Old Forge?

Under $25k
22.3%
$25k–50k
16.2%
$50k–100k
35.0%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
8.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Old Forge

SizeOld ForgeU.S. average
Studio$352$1,338
1 bedroom$854$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,129$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Old Forge overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Old Forge, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Old Forge

🏛️ Property tax$2,254a year · 1.29% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$119a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Old Forge

Commute to work21.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Old Forge?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $687 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,897
Owning
$1,210

Owning assumes a typical $174,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,440 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Old Forge, PA?

Renting in Old Forge costs a median of about $1,897 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Old Forge?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,880 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Old Forge cheap or expensive?

Old Forge is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $77,449. It ranks 225th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Old Forge?

The median homeowner in Old Forge pays $2,254 a year in property taxes, about 1.29% of the median home value.

Is Old Forge more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Old Forge?

The median home value in Old Forge is $174,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.

8,573 people live in Old Forge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.