Forksville, PA

Forksville is a small town located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The population was 1,829 at the 2010 census. Forksville is known for its coal mining history and its proximity to the Wyoming Valley.

The town of Forksville was founded in 1792 by George Forks and his brother-in-law, John Kline. The town was named after Forks Creek, which runs through it. Coal mining was the main industry in the town until the 1970s. Today, tourism is the main source of income for Forksville.

There are several businesses in Forksville that provide services related to real estate: real estate agents, mortgage lenders, home builders/contractors, home inspection companies, and title companies. There are also several restaurants and stores that cater to tourists visiting the area.

The median price of homes sold in Forksville during 2017 was $119,000. The average size of a home sold in 2017 was 1,711 square feet. The most common type of property sold in 2017 was single-family homes (68%).