At a Glance
Median Income
$85,250
$31,994 per capita
Home Value
$239,200
Zillow: $304,591
Median Rent
$1,728/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
21.5% smoking rate
How Sierra View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sierra View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sierra View a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sierra View residents earn a median household income of $85,250 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,994. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,305 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sierra View is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,591. Median rent is $1,728/month, with 34.3% 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 1992.
Education
23.1% of adults in Sierra View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sierra View 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 totals 50.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,795
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,089/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,250
Per Capita$31,994
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$860
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,200
Rent$1,728
Ownership92.7%
Zillow$304,591
Housing Units1,719
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
Elevation1,110 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sierra View was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.