Forest Lake township, Pennsylvania
Forest Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forest Lake township is a geographic entity located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,110. The land area covers 29.80 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,110 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs | ±7.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 424 | ±67 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 597 | ±81 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 424 | ±67 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 173 | ±47 |
| Median Home Value | $230,400 | ±$35,823 |
| Median Gross Rent | $933 | ±$132 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,750 | ±$28,612 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,950 | ±$6,816 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 139 | ±50 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±4.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 553 | ±137 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87% | ±5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF FOREST LAKE
GUS Population: 1,102 (2024)
ID: 202506
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHR
2028 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD, MONTROSE PA 18801-7974
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GUS Population: 38,100 (2024)
ID: 133457
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
PO BOX 218, MONTROSE PA 18801-0218
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VESTAL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | APALACHIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BINGHAMTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BINGHAMTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BINGHAMTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | New Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | New Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | New Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WINDSOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ENDICOTT, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 10.2 mi away | 2380 Elk Lake School Road, Springville, PA, 18844 |
5702789229
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SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 458 HIGH SCHOOL RD, MONTROSE, PA, 18801 |
(570) 278-1881
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Binghamton University
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College | 14.3 mi away | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY, 13850-6000 |
6077772000
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HALLSTEAD-GREAT BEND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 135 FRANKLIN AVE., HALLSTEAD, PA, 18822 |
(570) 879-2227
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Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 16.2 mi away | 1100 East Main Street, Endicott, NY, 13760 |
6077633465
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VESTAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 320 VESTAL PARKWAY EAST, VESTAL, NY, 13850 |
(607) 754-4243
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SUNY Broome Community College
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College | 18.1 mi away | 907 Upper Front Street, Binghamton, NY, 13901-1001 |
6077785000
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APALACHIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 719 MAIN ST, APALACHIN, NY, 13732 |
(607) 625-3333
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GEORGE F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 1001 PARK STREET, ENDICOTT, NY, 13760 |
(607) 757-5350
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BROOME COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 185 COURT STREET, BINGHAMTON, NY, 13901 |
(607) 778-6400
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MONTROSE, PA US, located 7.6 miles from Forest Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1° | 12.5° | 21.8° | 3.37" | 20.6" |
| February | 33.2° | 12.7° | 23.0° | 2.83" | 15.9" |
| March | 41.2° | 20.9° | 31.1° | 3.57" | 18.6" |
| April | 54.9° | 31.5° | 43.2° | 4.07" | 4.5" |
| May | 67.1° | 42.4° | 54.7° | 4.26" | 0.2" |
| June | 74.8° | 52.3° | 63.5° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.7° | 55.7° | 67.7° | 4.64" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 54.4° | 66.5° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 46.5° | 58.9° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.0° | 36.2° | 47.6° | 4.10" | 0.5" |
| November | 46.6° | 27.3° | 37.0° | 3.32" | 7.5" |
| December | 35.6° | 19.2° | 27.4° | 3.58" | 14.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Friendsville borough | Borough | 3.5 mi | — |
| Laurel Lake CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Montrose borough | Borough | 7.2 mi | — |
| South Montrose CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| LeRaysville borough | Borough | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4211526648. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.