Living in Coolbaugh, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coolbaugh · Census data 2020–2024
Coolbaugh has 20,715 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $82,615 (6% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $208,400, the median rent is $1,952/month.
Coolbaugh at a glance
- Population
- 20,715
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $82,615State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $208,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,952/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Coolbaugh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Coolbaugh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coolbaugh the median home value is $208,400, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,952 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,647 a month in housing costs.
Coolbaugh median household income
The median household income in Coolbaugh is $82,615 and the income per person is $32,130. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Coolbaugh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,990
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 35.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.93
35.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Coolbaugh has many vacation and second homes.
Coolbaugh demographics
- Population
- 20,715
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 7,063
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coolbaugh ›
Education in Coolbaugh
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Coolbaugh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coolbaugh
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Coolbaugh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolbaugh | 20,715 | $82,615 | $208,400 | $1,952 |
| Gouldsboro | 713 | $67,303 | $236,200 | $736 |
| Big Bass Lake | 1,428 | $60,795 | $204,300 | $1,256 |
| Lehigh | 2,014 | $55,536 | $178,900 | $1,360 |
| Pocono Pines | 953 | $114,643 | $275,500 | — |
| Clifton | 1,302 | $56,705 | $170,300 | $1,106 |
| Tobyhanna | 8,340 | $90,064 | $257,900 | $1,433 |
| Mount Pocono | 3,072 | $79,375 | $241,100 | $891 |
| Pocono Springs | 835 | $48,527 | $172,400 | $1,578 |
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What is the median household income in Coolbaugh, PA?
The median household income in Coolbaugh is $82,615, 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Coolbaugh?
The median home value in Coolbaugh is $208,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Coolbaugh?
The median gross rent in Coolbaugh is $1,952 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Coolbaugh, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Coolbaugh?
The median age in Coolbaugh is 44.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Coolbaugh?
The average commute to work in Coolbaugh is 39 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coolbaugh?
The unemployment rate in Coolbaugh is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coolbaugh?
22.3% of adults in Coolbaugh have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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