At a Glance
Median Income
$87,731
$48,100 per capita
Home Value
$211,400
Zillow: $356,591
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Saylorsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saylorsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saylorsburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saylorsburg residents earn a median household income of $87,731 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,100. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saylorsburg is $211,400 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,591. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 18.3% 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 1969.
Education
11.9% of adults in Saylorsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saylorsburg 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population823
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density680/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans40.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,731
Per Capita$48,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,400
Rent$1,380
Ownership35.8%
Zillow$356,591
Housing Units790
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation667 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute83 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Saylorsburg was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.