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Pocono Springs, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Pocono Springs is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 862. Residents earn $48,864 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
862 Population 227/sq mi density
$48,864 Median Income $26,105 per capita
$159,900 Home Value
$1,493 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$48,864 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$159,900 home value, $1,493/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,864
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $159,900
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,493
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.2%
183% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.0%
29% higher than US avg

How Pocono Springs Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population862
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,864
Per Capita$26,105
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,900
Rent$1,493
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units899
Rent Burden34.9%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.9%
Libraries10

Is Pocono Springs a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pocono Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Pocono Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pocono Springs is $48,864, 35% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pocono Springs is $159,900, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,493 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pocono Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Pocono Springs has a population of 862 with a density of 227 people per square mile. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.1%), with 8.4% Black.

Population

862
Total Population
227
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Pocono Springs vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.2%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.8%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pocono Springs vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pocono Springs is $48,864, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Pocono Springs vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,864
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,105
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.2%
183% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone71.5%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pocono Springs is $159,900, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,493 (28% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$159,900
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,493
28% above US avg
Rent Burden34.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Housing Units899
Median Year Built1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate4.10%
Pocono Springs 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 is 50.2 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches
32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,057 ft (627 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates41.2800°N, 75.4014°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 97.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density227/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.9%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone71.5%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home9.9%

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