At a Glance
Median Income
$67,933
$55,500 per capita
Home Value
$179,000
Zillow: $341,262
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Sunrise Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunrise Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunrise Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunrise Lake residents earn a median household income of $67,933 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,500. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunrise Lake is $179,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,262. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
14.8% of adults in Sunrise Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunrise Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population998
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,933
Per Capita$55,500
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,000
Rent
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$341,262
Housing Units726
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation1,428 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute56 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunrise Lake was built in 1988.
32.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.