Monroe County

PA · Pop. 93,141 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a suburban county in PA with a population of approximately 93,141.

$/Acre: $3,075

Property Tax: 1.58%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 52.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.58%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax7.51%

Cost of Living Index109

Median Household Income$52,053

Poverty Rate16.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,075

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale2016

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,391 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K317

Property Crime /100K262

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby53%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate