Tobyhanna Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
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
8,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,383 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$208,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$648 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,211 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.7% 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 13 24
Feb 3 9 27
Mar 4 8 35
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 5 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 4 7 29

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. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 3%

Schools

Tobyhanna El Ctr
2 miles, SE 3.2 star
Pocono Mountain West JHS
5 miles, SE 1.9 star
Pocono Mountain West HS
5 miles, SE 3.7 star
Penn-Kidder Campus
7 miles, SW 2.3 star

Colleges

Hospitals

St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
15 miles, SE 4.1 star
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
20 miles, SE 3.2 star
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
21 miles, NW 1.4 star

Airports

Lehigh Valley International Airport
32 miles, S 1.4 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
68 miles, S 1.4 star
Newark Liberty International Airport
76 miles, SE 4.6 star