At a Glance
Median Income
$48,500
$34,747 per capita
Median Rent
$1,348/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How The Escape Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Escape's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Escape a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Escape residents earn a median household income of $48,500 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,747. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,144 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Education
12.1% of adults in The Escape hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Escape has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population426
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,500
Per Capita$34,747
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$311,590
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation1,338 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+93.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.