Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Curry Donuts
Coffee Shop
Currys Donuts
Coffee Shop
Electric City Roasting Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Crimson Lion Hookah Lounge
Coffee Shop
Curry Donut
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Las Delicias El Paraiso
Coffee Shop
Donut Connection
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Music Box Playhouse
Theatre Arts
River Street Jazz Cafe
Nightclub
Art 'n Vino
Theatre Arts
Arts Center of Wilkes-Barre
Theatre Arts
Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
Theatre Arts
Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Wise Crackers
Nightclub
The Mary Stegmaier Mansion
Attraction
Wilkes-Barre Movies 14
Cinema
Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
WiseCrackers Comedy Club
Nightclub
Ali Baba Lounge
Nightclub
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Stadium
The Big Cow
Attraction
Food and Drink (3) C+
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Halftime
Bar
Action Beverage
Alcohol
Hurley's Saloon
Bar
Rusty's
Bar
Murphy's Pub
Bar
Ole Tyme Charley's
Bar
Abe's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Rocco's Bar
Bar
Mountain Beverage
Beverages
Knucklehead's Bar and Grill
Bar
Curly Creme
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
279 Bar & Grill
Bar
Oscar's Bar & Lounge
Bar
Tipsy Turtle Pub
Bar
The Rec Room Sports Bar
Bar
Donna's Deli
Deli
Hops & Barleys
Bar
CC Ryders Bar
Bar
Wine and Spirits Shoppe
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Barne's Martial Arts
Gym
Sweat
Gym
Turning Point Fitness Center
Gym
FabFitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Melt Hot Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Balucha's Karate
Gym
Elite Physical Therapy & Fitness
Gym
Personal Wellness Center
Gym
West Side Functional Fitness
Gym
Keating Fitness Center
Gym
The Yoga Studio
Gym
Downtown Dojo Karate Academy
Gym
Wilkes-Barre Indoor Rock Climbing
Gym
Odyssey Fitness
Gym
Personal Strenght and Conditioning Professionals
Gym
My Sky Elite Training Facility
Gym
Rick's Gym
Gym
Aerobic Lifestyle
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Monelli's bakery
Bakery
Owen Street Bakery
Bakery
Bakery Delite
Bakery
Gerrity's
Grocery Store
Gerrity's
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Plains Meat Market
Butcher
Aldi
Grocery Store
Schiel's Family Market
Grocery Store
Premo's Bakery
Bakery
Bakehouse
Bakery
Market 32 by Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Leonard's Kielbasi
Butcher
Fetch's Kielbassi Shop
Butcher
Entenman's Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
India Bazar
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Panera Bread
Bakery
Amigo's Bakery
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Arianna's Bakery
Bakery
Royal Bakery
Bakery
Fitness Headquarters
Health Food
Parks (6) A+
Betty Mascelli Park
Park
Luzerne County Recreational Complex
Park
Church Street Tot Lot
Park
Slocum Street Park
Park
Vaughn Street Park
Park
Charles Street Park
Park
Dorrance Street Tot Lot
Park
Morgan Recreational Park
Park
Loveland Park
Park
Charles Street Park
Park
Church Street Park
Park
Stegmaier Park
Park
Hamilton Park
Park
Frank Slapar Park
Park
Evans Street Playground
Park
Korn Street Park
Park
Levee Park
Park
Dillon Street Park
Park
Hollenback Park
Park
Courtdale Park
Park
Madison/Flood Park
Park
Wyoming Monument
Park
Plains Township Municipal Park
Park
John J. Hopkins Memorial Park
Park
Reeses Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
Groomingdell's
Pets
Marie's Cutz-n-Curlz
Beauty
Sharon Hardick's Beauty Shop
Hairdresser
Evans-King Floral
Florist
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
The Victorian House
Furniture
The Computer Shop
Electronics
Floral Design
Florist
Vend Tan
Beauty
Peppermint Place
Gift Shop
The Flower Warehouse
Florist
Star Tresses
Hairdresser
Sports Page
Hairdresser
Tom Toban Wholesale Florist
Florist
Shear Tease
Hairdresser
Rainbow Jewelers
Fashion
Creative Styles
Hairdresser
Lasting Impressions
Fashion
Gwen's Avenue Salon
Hairdresser
Gallagher Floral Supply
Florist
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shear Attraction
Hairdresser
Custom Computers
Electronics
Ja Vi No Salon
Beauty
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Forty Fort.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Forty Fort is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Forty Fort crime rates are 1,221 per 100k, which is 31% lower than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,027 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
194 crimes per 100k A-
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employment B

The median income in Forty Fort is $65,274 - which is 19% higher than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$65,274 C
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Forty Fort Police Department
Police
Family Health Center
Doctor
Carpenter Dental
Dentist
Dental Offices
Dentist
Laser and Cosmetic Surgeons
Doctor
Swoyersville Hose Company 1
Fire Station
Family Dentistry
Dentist
CL Casterline MD
Doctor
Fort Dental
Dentist
Forty Fort Eye Associates
Doctor
Station 72
Fire Station
Pranav Vohra DMD
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Wyoming Valley Pain Clinic
Doctor
Cook's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Advanced Pain Management
Doctor
Renee Edwards, DMD
Dentist
Luzerne Police Station
Police
Surgical Specialists of Wyoming Valley
Doctor
APS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
John R. Spagnuolo, DMD
Dentist
Dr Ian Smith
Dentist
Medical Center
Doctor
Leonard M Evans DO
Doctor
Pennsylvania State Police Training Center
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A

Forty Fort home prices are $122,600 - which is 27% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$122,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-10% D-
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B

The Forty Fort graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Dana El Ctr
Graham Academy
Schuyler Avenue El Sch
Solomon/Plains El Sch
New Story School
Jenny Lynn Elementary
Good Shepherd Academy
Chester Street El Sch
Wyoming Valley West Ms
Wyoming Valley Montessori School
Little People Daycare School
Third Avenue El Sch
Daniel J Flood El Sch
Wyoming Area Primary Ctr
Cheder Menachem
Wilkes-Barre Academy
Heights/Murray El Sch
St Nicholas-St Mary'S School
Milford E Barnes Jr School
Trucksville Early Childhood Education Center
State El Ctr
Rock Solid Academy
Dr David W Kistler El Sch
Dodson El Sch
High Schools (0) F
Graham Academy
New Story School
West Side Ctc
James M Coughlin Jshs
Holy Redeemer H.S.
Milford E Barnes Jr School
G A R Memorial Jshs
Wilkes-Barre Area Ctc
Rock Solid Academy
Wilkes-Barre Area Sd Stem Academy
Elmer L Meyers Jshs
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ratings B+

Forty Fort has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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  • Forty Fort has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Forty Fort crime rates are 31% lower than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Forty Fort is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forty Fort? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Betty Mascelli Park
      Luzerne County Recreational Complex
      Church Street Tot Lot
      Slocum Street Park
      Vaughn Street Park
      Charles Street Park
      Dorrance Street Tot Lot
      Morgan Recreational Park

      Entertainment

      The Music Box Playhouse
      River Street Jazz Cafe
      Art 'n Vino
      Arts Center of Wilkes-Barre
      Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre
      Chacko's Family Bowling Center
      F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
      Wise Crackers

      Food & Drink

      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Halftime
      Action Beverage
      Hurley's Saloon
      Rusty's
      Murphy's Pub
      Ole Tyme Charley's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forty Fort? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Forty Fort.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forty Fort? The cost of living in Forty Fort is 92/100 - which is 6% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Forty Fort
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forty Fort? Forty Fort crime rates are 1,221, which are 31% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,221 per 100k people

      47% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 82

      47% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      56%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Forty Fort? The median income in Forty Fort is $65,274 which is 19% higher than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $65,27418% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,3545% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Forty Fort a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Laser and Cosmetic Surgeons
      Family Health Center
      CL Casterline MD
      Forty Fort Eye Associates

      A Housing

      What are Forty Fort home prices? Forty Fort home prices are $122,600 - which is 27% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $122,60034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83112% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      B Schools

      Does Forty Fort have good schools? The Forty Fort graduation rate is 96% - which is 12% higher than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Forty Fort a good place to live? Forty Fort has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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