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Forty Fort, PA

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Population
4,280
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
545 ft
Median Home Value
$173,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$998/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$74,432
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania2.3 miles away · 44,523 residents.

About Forty Fort

Forty Fort is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, situated on the western bank of the Susquehanna River. Home to the historic Nathan Denison House and the Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport, the residential community of approximately 4,252 is served by the Wyoming Valley West School District for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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