Housing in Forest City, PA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$199,926
Forest City vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Forest City is highlighted.
Median Home Value
37th%ilemost expensive$138,500show rank
Median Rent
41st%ilemost expensive rent$877show rank
Rent Burden
47th%ilehighest rent burden18.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$138,500
Median Rent
$877
Total Housing Units
924
Vacancy Rate
19.8%
Owner Occupied
61.1%
Renter Occupied
38.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,727
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$773
Housing Types
Single Family72.2%
Multi-Family25.1%
Mobile Home2.7%
The median home value in Forest City, PA is $138,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Forest City is $199,926. The median rent is $877 per month (Census ACS). About 61.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1951. There are 924 total housing units.