At a Glance
Median Income
$86,096
$41,567 per capita
Home Value
$170,000
Zillow: $248,277
Median Rent
$840/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Mount Pocono Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Pocono's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Pocono a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Pocono residents earn a median household income of $86,096 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,567. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Mount Pocono is $170,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,277. Median rent is $840/month, with 43.8% 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 1984.
Education
28.9% of adults in Mount Pocono hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pocono 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
Population3,086
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density894/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,096
Per Capita$41,567
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$9,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,000
Rent$840
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$248,277
Housing Units1,175
Rent Burden43.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,773 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute51 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Mount Pocono was founded in 1927.
The median home in Mount Pocono was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
16.8% 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.