The Town FilesHemlock Farms, Pennsylvania
Community in Pike County · population 3,901 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $334,000
- Household income
- $79,980
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 60.7
Hemlock Farms is a community of 3,901 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $334,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 95% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Pennsylvania
- #10 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Pennsylvania With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #14 in The 25 Best Vacation-Home Small Towns in Pennsylvania
- #15 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
- #15 in The 50 Best Places for Young Families in America
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in Pennsylvania With the Most Remote Workers
How Hemlock Farms ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hemlock Farms is worth $334,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $79,980, which is more affordable than 6% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,629 a month. 90.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hemlock Farms | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,629 | $996 |
| Median household income | $79,980 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.6% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 47.7% | — |
Who lives in Hemlock Farms
| People | Hemlock Farms | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 43.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.2% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 35.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 40.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in Hemlock Farms
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 13.5°F. About 45.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 164 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hemlock Farms since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 23, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 21, 2014.
Severe weather in Pike County since 1996
Pike County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 3, 2011 | Hurricane | DR-4025: Hurricane Irene |
Jobs and pay in Pike County
Pike County had 12,452 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,674 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Hemlock Farms itself the ACS puts it at 10.3%.
Towns near Hemlock Farms
- Blooming Grove, PA3.9 mi · 5,415 people · home $323,600
- Dingman, PA6.4 mi · 12,490 people · home $286,500
- Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA8.3 mi · 3,249 people · home $348,000
- Delaware, PA8.3 mi · 7,453 people · home $236,100
- Greene, PA10.2 mi · 3,452 people · home $265,700
- Shohola, PA10.2 mi · 2,528 people · home $318,500
- Palmyra, PA10.4 mi · 3,206 people · home $330,300
- Lehman, PA11.7 mi · 10,843 people · home $228,200
Hemlock Farms questions
Is Hemlock Farms, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hemlock Farms scores better for retirees than 95% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 94%. 43.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.7).
How much does a house cost in Hemlock Farms?
The median owner-occupied home in Hemlock Farms is valued at $334,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,980, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,629 a month.
What is the weather like in Hemlock Farms?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 13.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.1 inches of precipitation a year and 43.6 inches of snow.
Does Hemlock Farms get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hemlock Farms since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 31, 1998. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)