Park Forest Village, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,810 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,363 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$383,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$706 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,144 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 26
Feb 3 9 28
Mar 3 8 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Park Forest MS
<1 miles, NW · 4.1star
Park Forest El Sch
<1 miles, NW · 4.1star
Wonderland CS
1 miles, S · 3.2star

Colleges

Hospitals

Mount Nittany Medical Center
4 miles, E · 5star
Tyrone Regional Health Network
20 miles, W · 4.1star
Penn Highlands Huntindon
22 miles, SW · 4.1star

Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
73 miles, SE · 1.4star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
108 miles, NE · 1star