Pizza
Trays, cuts, red and white
Order a tray (a whole pizza) or a cut (a slice). Red means sauce and cheese on a crisp crust; white is a double-crust pie. Start at Arcaro & Genell and Revello's on Main Street, then find your own favorite.
Lackawanna County · The Pizza Capital of the World
Living in Old Forge, PA
Old Forge is a small Lackawanna County borough just south of Scranton, famous as the Pizza Capital of the World. It has its own school district, a homeownership rate of about 70%, and a location minutes from I-81, I-476 and the airport.
8,573Residents
$174,400Median home value
$71,812Median household income
70%Owner-occupied homes
Old Forge figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Live market stats below update from the MLS.
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Why people choose Old Forge
What it's really like to live here.
Old Forge proudly calls itself the Pizza Capital of the World, and the title isn't a stretch. In a town of about 8,500 people you'll find a remarkable number of pizzerias serving the local style: rectangular trays sold by the tray or the cut, in red or double-crust white.
Beyond the pizza, Old Forge is a classic NEPA hometown. Main Street runs through the heart of town, neighbors know each other, and the borough runs its own K-12 school district.
It's also remarkably convenient. Scranton is about ten minutes north, the airport about ten minutes south, and I-81 and I-476 are close by.
| Measure | Old Forge | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,400 | $201,800 | $254,500 |
| Median household income | $71,812 | $66,223 | $77,971 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70% | 65% | 69% |
| Median age | 47.4 | 41.9 | 40.9 |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1955 | 1965 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Profiles: Old Forge · Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania.
01
A food destination
Arcaro & Genell, Revello's and a long list of family pizzerias draw visitors from all over.
02
Its own school district
Old Forge School District serves just the borough, with an elementary school and a Jr./Sr. High School.
03
Settled and stable
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied, with a median value of about $174,400.
04
Central location
Minutes to Scranton, Moosic, Pittston and AVP.
Neighborhoods & communities
Find your corner of Old Forge.
A compact borough with a few distinct areas.
Main StreetDowntown
The pizza corridor and local shops, with homes on the surrounding blocks.
Residential neighborhoodsThroughout the borough
Single-family homes, many well maintained and family-owned for decades.
Edges of townToward Moosic & Taylor
Quieter streets with quick access to I-81 and the airport.
Homes here
Old Forge is mostly single-family homes and two-unit houses, with a median year built around 1960. Updated homes in good condition tend to sell quickly.
Schools & colleges
Learning in Old Forge.
Public school district
Old Forge School District
Serves:
- Old Forge Borough
Old Forge Jr./Sr. High SchoolPublic
300 Marion Street.
University of Scranton & MarywoodNearby
About 15 minutes away in Scranton.
Wilkes & King'sNearby
About 25 minutes south in Wilkes-Barre.
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Things to do
Weekends in Old Forge.
Local landmarks
Main Street institutions
Many of Old Forge's best-known pizzerias are family-run and have been serving the same recipes for generations.
Nearby
Everything south of Scranton
Montage Mountain, PNC Field and the Shoppes at Montage are a few minutes away in Moosic.
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Old Forge FAQ
Questions buyers ask about Old Forge.
Why is Old Forge called the Pizza Capital of the World?
Old Forge has an unusually high number of pizzerias for its size, all serving its distinctive rectangular tray pizza. The town has used the title since the 1960s.
What is Old Forge-style pizza?
A rectangular tray pizza sold by the tray or the cut. Red is sauce and cheese; white is a double-crust pie.
What school district serves Old Forge?
The Old Forge School District, which serves the borough.
What is the median home value in Old Forge?
About $174,400, with about 70% of homes owner-occupied, according to the latest Census estimates.
How far is Old Forge from Scranton?
About 10 minutes by car.
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