Pocono Ranch Lands, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,192 Population 376/sq mi density
$85,781 Median Income $29,664 per capita
$192,900 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
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$85,781 median income, 26.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,900 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pocono Ranch Lands, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,781
14% above
$29,664 per capita
Home Value
$192,900
32% below
Zillow: $341,262
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
5% above
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
26.1%
625% above
33.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Pocono Ranch Lands Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
68%
Poverty
273%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
725%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pocono Ranch Lands 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 Ranch Lands residents earn a median household income of $85,781 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,664. The unemployment rate stands at 26.1% (625% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.9% 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 Ranch Lands is $192,900 , 32% 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 1986.

Education

35.3% of adults in Pocono Ranch Lands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pocono Ranch Lands 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

Population1,192
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$85,781
Per Capita$29,664
Unemployment26.1%
Poverty33.9%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$192,900
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$341,262
Housing Units717
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
Elevation1,179 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute44 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Pocono Ranch Lands was built in 1986.
16.2% work from home.
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.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.