The Town FilesPocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania
Community in Pike County · population 3,249 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,000
- Household income
- $118,814
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 43.7
Pocono Woodland Lakes is a community of 3,249 people in Pike County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $348,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Pennsylvania towns, better for families than 97% of Pennsylvania towns.
- #7 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Pennsylvania
- #9 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
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Pennsylvania
- #18 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Pennsylvania With the Fewest Tornadoes
How Pocono Woodland Lakes 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 Woodland Lakes is worth $348,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $118,814, which is more affordable than 48% of Pennsylvania towns. 95.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pocono Woodland Lakes | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $118,814 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pocono Woodland Lakes
| People | Pocono Woodland Lakes | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 36.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Pocono Woodland Lakes
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.7 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pocono Woodland Lakes 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 5.6 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 20 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 Pocono Woodland Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Towns near Pocono Woodland Lakes
- Dingman, PA1.9 mi · 12,490 people · home $286,500
- Delaware, PA6.3 mi · 7,453 people · home $236,100
- Shohola, PA6.7 mi · 2,528 people · home $318,500
- Westfall, PA7.6 mi · 2,537 people · home $299,900
- Hemlock Farms, PA8.3 mi · 3,901 people · home $334,000
- Montague, NJ8.8 mi · 3,792 people · home $344,500
- Port Jervis, NY11.0 mi · 8,775 people · home $236,700
- Blooming Grove, PA11.0 mi · 5,415 people · home $323,600
Pocono Woodland Lakes questions
Is Pocono Woodland Lakes, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pocono Woodland Lakes scores better for retirees than 80% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 66%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Pocono Woodland Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Pocono Woodland Lakes is valued at $348,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,814, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pocono Woodland Lakes?
July highs average 82.0°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 41.7 inches of snow.
Does Pocono Woodland Lakes get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pocono Woodland Lakes 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)