Penn Forest Township, PA
Living in Penn Forest Township
Bikeability10
Walkability13
Commute5
Public Transit18
Affordability57
Public Safety87
Airports44
Hospitals54
Colleges100
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Schools66
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Residents
9.6kPopulation+728 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
45 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value-$5.2k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$301 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached97%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198932%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas16%
Utility gas5%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Penn Forest Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Allentown Metro Area21
Carbon County25
Property Crime in Penn Forest Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Allentown Metro Area27
Carbon County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 11 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Penn Forest Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Penn Forest Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Penn Forest Township, PA
St Joseph Regional Academy
8 miles, SW
Packer Ridge Academy
8 miles, SW
Pa Treatment & Healing - Lehigton
9 miles, SW
St John Neumann Regional School
11 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Penn Forest Township, PA
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
24 miles, E
Wilkes University
24 miles, NW
King's College
24 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Penn Forest Township, PA
Blue Mountain Hospital
10 miles, SW
Palmerton Hospital
11 miles, S
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
18 miles, W
St Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Penn Forest Township, PA
Lehigh Valley International Airport
23 miles, SE
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
27 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
63 miles, SE
Philadelphia International Airport
78 miles, S