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Saylorsburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Northampton County · Metropolitan Area

Saylorsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 823. Residents earn $87,731 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
823 Population 680/sq mi density
$87,731 Median Income $48,100 per capita
$211,400 Home Value
$1,380 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$87,731 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,400 home value, $1,380/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,731
17% higher than US avg
Home Value $211,400
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,380
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.5%
17% higher than US avg

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

People

Population823
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density680/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans40.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,731
Per Capita$48,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute83 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,400
Rent$1,380
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units790
Rent Burden18.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation667 ft (203 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute83 min
Broadband98.8%
Libraries10

Is Saylorsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saylorsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Saylorsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saylorsburg is $87,731, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 83 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saylorsburg is $211,400, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Saylorsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Saylorsburg has a population of 823 with a density of 680 people per square mile. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

823
Total Population
680
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 43.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Saylorsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only58.6%
25% below US avg
Spanish41.4%
209% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Saylorsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saylorsburg is $87,731, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 83 minutes.

Income: Saylorsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,731
17% above US avg
Per Capita Income$48,100
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.5%
17% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time83.3 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Saylorsburg is $211,400, 25% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,380 (19% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,400
25% below US avg
Median List Price$325,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
$/Sq Ft$152
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio103.1%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,380
19% above US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied35.8%
Housing Units790
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate3.53%
Saylorsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation667 ft (203 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density680/sq mi
Coordinates40.8990°N, 75.3168°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNorthampton County County
County FIPS42095
Saylorsburg is located in Northampton County County. It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin. 98.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+91.6%
Graduate Degree+4.6%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density680/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi
CountyNorthampton County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.8%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute83.3 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit4.9%
Work from Home0.0%

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