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Sunrise Lake, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Sussex County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
998 Population 636/sq mi density
$67,933 Median Income $55,500 per capita
$179,000 Home Value $341,262 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
100 Violent Crime/100K 2,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,933 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunrise Lake, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,933
10% below
$55,500 per capita
Home Value
$179,000
37% below
Zillow: $341,262
Violent Crime
100/100K
74% below
2,410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
90%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
339%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunrise Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 12.2% (239% 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.

Safety & Crime

Sunrise Lake reports 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,410/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population998
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,933
Per Capita$55,500
Unemployment12.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent100/100K
Property2,410/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.