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Mount Pocono, PA
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Mount Pocono, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Pocono a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% below 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 $238,551. 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.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pocono reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 789/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.