Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,168 Population 548/sq mi density
$61,008 Median Income $37,337 per capita
$196,000 Home Value $341,262 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,008 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,008
19% below
$37,337 per capita
Home Value
$196,000
30% below
Zillow: $341,262
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Pocono Mountain Lake Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pocono Mountain Lake Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
70%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pocono Mountain Lake Estates a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates residents earn a median household income of $61,008 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,337. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is $196,000 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,262. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

19.8% of adults in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,168
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,008
Per Capita$37,337
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,000
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$341,262
Housing Units658
Rent Burden31.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation989 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute60 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.