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Mountainhome, PA
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Population
887
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
468
ZIP codes
0
Mountainhome and its ZIP codes
Mountainhome at a glance
- Mountainhome is 61% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,591 a year, 8% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,600 (11% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Mountainhome, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mountainhome, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,591
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$281,600
Homeownership
91.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
45.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (265), Irish Americans (117), German Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Mountainhome.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,417
57,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,584
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,804 per person
How people get to work
Mountainhome, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 45.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mountainhome, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
356
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 15°F
50.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Mountainhome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount PoconoBorough | 6.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Penn EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| Pocono SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| Emerald LakesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| Pocono PinesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| GouldsboroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Saw CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Arlington HeightsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| Big Bass LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| East StroudsburgBorough | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| The EscapeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| StroudsburgBorough | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Lake Wallenpaupack EstatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Indian RocksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine RidgeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mountainhome, PA in?
- Mountainhome is in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Mountainhome, PA?
- About 887 people live in Mountainhome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mountainhome?
- Nearby places include Mount Pocono (6.1 mi), Penn Estates (9.9 mi), Pocono Springs (10 mi), Emerald Lakes (10 mi), Pocono Pines (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023