Cost of Living in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA

Population 3,800 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

101
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Pocono Woodland Lakes a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $310,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 45 miles northwest of Paterson, Pocono Woodland Lakes falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Paterson's $335,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 101

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pocono Woodland Lakes

The median home value in Pocono Woodland Lakes is $309,500 — 1% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $116,932/year is 57% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 60.9°F and lows of 39.2°F. Overall, Pocono Woodland Lakes has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$309,500
1% above avg
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 96.3%
Renter-occupied 3.7%

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
43.3 min
60% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.8%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
12.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$116,932
57% above avg
Per Capita Income
$48,680
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
59% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.3%
Graduate degree 13.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 41.4
Female median age 43

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.9°F
Avg Low
39.2°F
Annual Precip
41"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 363948617180848275645141
Low °F 182027374756616051403124
Precip" 2.632.163.203.433.733.684.063.933.834.232.973.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA?

Pocono Woodland Lakes has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Pocono Woodland Lakes?

The median home value in Pocono Woodland Lakes is $309,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pocono Woodland Lakes?

The median household income in Pocono Woodland Lakes is $116,932 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pocono Woodland Lakes is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA affordable?

Pocono Woodland Lakes is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Pocono Woodland Lakes?

Pocono Woodland Lakes has average high temperatures of 60.9°F and average lows of 39.2°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pocono Woodland Lakes at a Glance

Population
3,800
Median Income
$116,932
Home Value
$309,500
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
60.9°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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