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South Fork is a small town of 864 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $32,273
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Fork stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Fork is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Fork city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.1
South Fork's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Fork costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Fork, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$50,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,273
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Fork's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
97.5 /100k
Property Crime
457.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
South Fork, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Fork sees average highs of 33.4°F in January
and 78.6°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.1 inches of snow per year.
South Fork's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Fork roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $50,300 and median rent is $675/month.
South Fork's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 457.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
South Fork, PA has a population of 864, a median household income of $32,273, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Fork averages 33.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 74.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Fork, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15956.
The population of South Fork, Pennsylvania is 864 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Fork: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $50,300, median household income $32,273, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Fork side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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