At a Glance
Median Income
$108,356
$57,045 per capita
Home Value
$217,400
Zillow: $434,711
Violent Crime
298/100K
1,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Pocono Pines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pocono Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pocono Pines 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 Pines residents earn a median household income of $108,356 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,045. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Pocono Pines is $217,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,711. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Pocono Pines reports 298 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,042/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in Pocono Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pocono Pines 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.
Data Overview
People
Population693
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,356
Per Capita$57,045
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$9,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,400
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$434,711
Housing Units2,105
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent298/100K
Property1,042/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,771 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Pocono Pines was built in 1977.
37.2% 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.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.