Old Forge City Property Records in Pennsylvania

For Old Forge Borough, Pennsylvania, property records include deeds, mortgages, parcel ownership, assessed values, tax history, liens, and related land documents. Users can access official records through Lackawanna County Recorder of Deeds for recorded deeds, mortgages, and transfers; Lackawanna County Assessment Office for parcel data, ownership, and property valuations; and Lackawanna County Tax Claim Bureau for delinquent tax information. Court-related property matters, such as liens, judgments, or foreclosure filings, may be available through Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas or the county’s judicial records office. Local zoning, permits, and municipal property information may also be requested from Old Forge Borough. These government offices are the primary legal sources for verifying Old Forge property ownership, title history, tax status, and recorded land transactions.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$73,258
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$169,700
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$2,299
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$862 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
71%
Population
Population:
8,533

Old Forge Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

The crime rates section shows reported crime counts for Old Forge. It separates violent crimes, such as murder, robbery, and assault, from property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

In Old Forge, the data records 0 murders, 1 robbery, and 11 assaults. For property crimes, it shows 43 total property crimes, including 5 burglaries and 5 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures let readers see which types of reported crime appear in Old Forge and how often each one is reported. Readers can compare the categories with one another to get a general picture of reported crime in the city. Because the numbers are raw counts, they do not account for the size of the population.

Robberies
Robberies:
1
Burglary
Burglary:
5
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
5
Theft
Theft:
33
Assault
Assault:
11
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of Old Forge

Old Forge's population is mostly White, at 84% (7,153 residents). Hispanic residents make up 9% (790) and Two or More Races 5% (397), the next two largest groups. Smaller groups include Asian residents at 1% (100) and Black residents at 0.59% (50).

White
84%
7,153
Hispanic
9%
790
Two + Races
5%
397
Asian
1%
100
Black
0.59%
50
Other Race
0.50%
43
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Old Forge, Ratings Compared Across Pennsylvania A-

Old Forge's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. Its highest-rated categories are Access to Restaurants (A+), Cost of Living (A-), and Nightlife (A-). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (C+), Weather (C+), and Access to Coffee Shops (C+). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
C+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B
Good for Families
Good for Families
A-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A-
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Old Forge

Old Forge's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (35%), Bachelor Degree (22%), and Associate Degree (11%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
35%
Bachelor Degree
22%
Associate Degree
11%
Some College
10%
Masters Degree
8%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Old Forge's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (32%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (29%) and 1940 - 1959 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

Before 1939
32%
1960 - 1979
29%
1940 - 1959
19%
1980 - 1999
14%
2000 - Present
6%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Old Forge's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (49%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (27%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
49%
2 Bedrooms
27%
4 Bedrooms
13%
1 Bedroom
9%
No Bedrooms
1%
5 or More Bedrooms
0.25%

What Is the Average Age

Old Forge's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (22%), 25 - 34 (16%), and 55 - 64 (16%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
22%
25 - 34
16%
55 - 64
16%
45 - 54
14%
Under 10
13%
35 - 44
10%
10 - 17
6%
18 - 24
4%

Property Market Trends at Old Forge

Old Forge's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $169,700. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $862 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Old Forge's dynamic real estate landscape.

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