Pennsylvania
Mount Pocono is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,086. Residents earn $86,096 per year, which is 15% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Pocono receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Mount Pocono stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mount Pocono is $86,096, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Pocono is $170,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $840 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mount Pocono experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. 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 40.
| English Only | 60.6% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 39.4% |
| 194% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,096 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,567 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,030 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,833 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,684 |
| County GDP | $9,563M |
| Restaurants | 423 |
| Healthcare | 351 |
| Retail | 594 |
| Manufacturing | 111 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,766 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.98% |
| Commute Time | 50.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $170,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $238,551 |
| Median List Price | $192,000 |
| Median List Price | $192,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $840 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,766 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.98% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 351 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.2 inches |
| 32% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,773 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1225°N, 75.3578°W |
| County FIPS | 42089 |
Winner: Republican by 0.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.9% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 894/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 351 |
| Restaurants | 423 |
| Retail Stores | 594 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 50.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |