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Park Forest Village

#13 in Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Pennsylvania
  • 10 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A+
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    Park Forest Village is a town in Pennsylvania with a population of 10,610. Park Forest Village is in Centre County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Park Forest Village offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Park Forest Village there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Park Forest Village and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Park Forest Village are highly rated.
    Population
    10,610

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $268,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,002
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Park Forest Village Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%

    Working in Park Forest Village

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $71,791
    National
    $55,322
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    Park Forest Village Reviews

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    Established, "Suburban" neighborhood that is less than 4 miles to Penn State's University Park campus by multiple bicycle paths and routes. The neighborhood features multiple parks, a mature forest canopy, and a mixture of house sizes and styles to suit family needs. Easy access to the area's entertainment and shopping. The neighborhood is a frequent destination for joggers and many residents bicycle commute. The neighborhood is known for holiday night displays and is a great place to raise a family.
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    The area is a very positive, but competitive area to raise children. There are tons of activities and opportunities for kids to become involved and interact with each other in the area. There is always something interesting going on in town, or just around it. It revolves around the campus, and campus life.
    Since this is a college town, there are drunk students and people, especially during event weekends like a football game. Sexual offenses is a common occurrence here, but police and the University are efficient and effective.