At a Glance
Median Income
$70,992
$36,056 per capita
Home Value
$217,400
Zillow: $302,549
Median Rent
$2,123/mo
47.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Saw Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saw Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saw Creek 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
Saw Creek residents earn a median household income of $70,992 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,056. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,144 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saw Creek is $217,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,549. Median rent is $2,123/month, with 47.8% 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 1988.
Education
22.9% of adults in Saw Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saw Creek has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,980
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,256/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born20.3%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,992
Per Capita$36,056
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$217,400
Rent$2,123
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$302,549
Housing Units2,970
Rent Burden47.8%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation837 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute45 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Saw Creek was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
20.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.