Polk Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,455 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,297 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$224,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$715 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,386 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.1% 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 26
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 7 37
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 6 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, PA State Senate District 40, PA State House District 176, PA
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Schools

Pleasant Valley Intrmd Sch
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Pleasant Valley El Sch
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Pleasant Valley MS
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Towamensing El Sch
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

The Beauty Institute
15 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Blue Mountain Hospital
13 miles, W • 2.3 star
St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
18 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
19 miles, S • 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
58 miles, S • 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
72 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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