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Old Forge
  • Town in New York
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Old Forge

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade unavailable
    3. Housing
      grade B+
    4. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade C+
    6. Diversity
      grade C minus
    7. Jobs
      grade C+
    8. Weather
      grade D+
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    12. Commute
      grade A

    Old Forge is a town in New York with a population of 638. Old Forge is in Herkimer County. Living in Old Forge offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Old Forge there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many young professionals and retirees live in Old Forge and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Old Forge are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $292,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $486
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      No data available  
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      No data available  
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      No data available  
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      No data available  
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      No data available  
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      No data available  
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      No data available  
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      0%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      2%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      37%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      national  11%

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    Working in Old Forge

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,482
    National
    $69,021

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