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The Escape, PA
Census-designated place in Pike County, Pennsylvania.
Population
416
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
623
ZIP codes
0
The Escape and its ZIP codes
The Escape at a glance
- The Escape is about 2.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for The Escape.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,035
12,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,127
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$512M
FY 2026, $8,740 per person
Environment and hazard risk
The Escape, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
354
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
172
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near The Escape
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian RocksCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Lake Wallenpaupack EstatesCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Wallenpaupack Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.7 |
| The HideoutCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Pocono SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.8 |
| HawleyBorough | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount CobbCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| GouldsboroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| MoscowBorough | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Big Bass LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| White MillsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MountainhomeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Hemlock FarmsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| JessupBorough | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| OlyphantBorough | 15 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is The Escape, PA in?
- The Escape is in Pike County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of The Escape, PA?
- About 416 people live in The Escape, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near The Escape?
- Nearby places include Indian Rocks (1.1 mi), Lake Wallenpaupack Estates (1.8 mi), Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (2.8 mi), The Hideout (5.4 mi), Pocono Springs (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023