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Housing Affordability in Monroe County, PA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 32.3%
- Pennsylvania 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 57.0%
- Pennsylvania 48.2%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 26.7%
- Pennsylvania 19.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,853/mo
- Pennsylvania $1,762/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more6,31157.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more13,01426.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more3,48631.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 34.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.1%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $793/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County, PA | 32.3% | 57.0% | 26.7% | 34.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 28.1% | 48.2% | 19.8% | 29.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg | 41.8% | 52.8% | 32.5% | 31.5% |
| Arlington Heights | 33.5% | 58.1% | 26.6% | 36.5% |
| Sierra View | 30.3% | 83.0% | 26.5% | 50.0% or more |
| Stroudsburg | 51.0% | 67.7% | 28.5% | 37.3% |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 32.5% | 30.2% | 32.9% | 24.5% |
| Penn Estates | 35.7% | 58.3% | 35.5% | Not reported |
| Mount Pocono | 37.4% | 53.0% | 25.3% | 35.6% |
| Emerald Lakes | 31.2% | 63.1% | 26.0% | 31.8% |
| Sun Valley | 31.9% | 100.0% | 31.6% | Not reported |
| Brodheadsville | 14.8% | 0.0% | 15.1% | Not reported |
| Effort | 34.9% | 100.0% | 28.4% | 38.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Monroe County, PA?
- In Monroe County, PA, 32.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Monroe County compare with Pennsylvania?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Monroe County is 32.3%, compared with 28.1% for Pennsylvania as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates