Penn Estates, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,691 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
90.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$91,080 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
56 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,688 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 3 10 27
Mar 4 8 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 5 0 61
Oct 4 0 50
Nov 4 1 40
Dec 4 7 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 3%

Schools

Stroudsburg JHS
2 miles, S 2.8 star
Chipperfield El Sch
2 miles, S 3.2 star
Stroudsburg MS
2 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

The Beauty Institute
3 miles, S 1 star

Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
3 miles, SW 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
4 miles, SE 3.2 star
St Luke's Warren Hospital
23 miles, S 4.1 star
Easton Hospital
24 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
28 miles, SW 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
57 miles, S 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
61 miles, SE 4.6 star