Median home value in zip code 18421 (Forest City, PA) is $204,263, up 6.6% year over year. Part of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan area.

Home Value$204,263

YoY Change

+6.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$40,853 on $204,263

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Affordable22.7% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,418

P/I22.7%

Afford$252K

Room+$48K

P&I $1,033Tax $269Ins $117

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + PA ins. 28% per HUD.

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18421 is part of the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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