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Old Forge, PA

Population
8,640
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
738 ft
Median Home Value
$174,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$859/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,812
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityScranton, Pennsylvania4.5 miles away · 75,514 residents.

About Old Forge

Old Forge is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, situated southwest of Scranton along the Lackawanna River. Tracing its history back to a 1789 iron forge established by Revolutionary War veteran William Hooker Smith, the community of approximately 8,573 is served by the Old Forge School District for public education.

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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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