The Town FilesPocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania
Community in Pike County · population 875 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $189,800
- Household income
- $63,481
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 52.4
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is a community of 875 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $189,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more of a college town than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, better for a vacation home than 89% of Pennsylvania towns, better for families than 85% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Pocono Mountain Lake Estates 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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is worth $189,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $63,481, which is more affordable than 43% of Pennsylvania towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pocono Mountain Lake Estates | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $63,481 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.8% | — |
Who lives in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
| People | Pocono Mountain Lake Estates | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.4 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 40.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 20.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | — min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 48.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pocono Mountain Lake Estates since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 31, 1998 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 13, 2023.
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 Pocono Mountain Lake Estates itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
- Pocono Ranch Lands, PA1.3 mi · 1,151 people · home $227,100
- Pine Ridge, PA1.4 mi · 2,464 people · home $217,500
- Lehman, PA1.4 mi · 10,843 people · home $228,200
- Saw Creek, PA4.9 mi · 4,118 people · home $262,500
- Delaware, PA6.0 mi · 7,453 people · home $236,100
- Crandon Lakes, NJ6.9 mi · 1,120 people · home $284,300
- Porter, PA7.1 mi · 551 people · home $282,200
- Birchwood Lakes, PA7.2 mi · 1,460 people · home $168,700
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates questions
Is Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pocono Mountain Lake Estates scores better for retirees than 16% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 41%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.4).
How much does a house cost in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates is valued at $189,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,481, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 40.7 inches of snow.
Does Pocono Mountain Lake Estates get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pocono Mountain Lake Estates 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)