At a Glance
Median Income
$101,688
$39,582 per capita
Home Value
$259,900
Zillow: $434,711
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Emerald Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerald Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerald Lakes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emerald Lakes residents earn a median household income of $101,688 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,582. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,684 business establishments, including 423 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerald Lakes is $259,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,711. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
12.0% of adults in Emerald Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerald Lakes has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,839
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$101,688
Per Capita$39,582
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$9,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,900
Rent$1,016
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$434,711
Housing Units1,692
Rent Burden40.3%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,909 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+0.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Emerald Lakes was built in 1989.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 423 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.