Saw Creek, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,980 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,992 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
49 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$718 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,639 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
1
Hemlock Farms Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
1
Hemlock Farms Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 12 25
Feb 3 10 29
Mar 4 8 37
Apr 4 2 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 5 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 7 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 4%

Schools

Bushkill El Sch
4 miles, NE 4.1 star
Lehman Intermediate Sch
4 miles, NE 2.3 star
East Stroudsburg SHS North
4 miles, NE 4.1 star
Resica El Sch
4 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

The Beauty Institute
13 miles, W 1 star

Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
11 miles, SW 3.2 star
St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
14 miles, W 4.1 star
Newton Medical Center
15 miles, SE 4.1 star
Hackettstown Medical Center
22 miles, S 1.4 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
38 miles, SW 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
54 miles, SE 4.6 star