Living in The Escape, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Escape · Census data 2020–2024
The Escape has 416 residents with a median age of 52.1. The median household income is $48,603 (38% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median rent is $1,358/month.
The Escape is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
The Escape at a glance
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 52.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $48,603State: $77,971
- Median rent
- $1,358/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is The Escape a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 31%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in The Escape
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Escape the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,358 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,438 a month in housing costs.
The Escape median household income
The median household income in The Escape is $48,603 and the income per person is $40,829. 31% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in The Escape: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 564
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 72.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.68
72.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that The Escape has many vacation and second homes.
The Escape demographics
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 52.1
- Under 18
- 12%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Escape ›
Education in The Escape
14.8% of adults 25 and older in The Escape have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Escape
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
The Escape vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Escape | 416 | $48,603 | — | $1,358 |
| Indian Rocks | 375 | $106,250 | $313,000 | — |
| Lake Wallenpaupack Estates | 233 | $250,001 | $269,500 | — |
| Wallenpaupack Lake Estates | 1,232 | $86,917 | $242,300 | $1,673 |
| Salem | 4,144 | $61,659 | $241,400 | $1,073 |
| Palmyra | 3,309 | $66,071 | $330,300 | $1,367 |
| The Hideout | 2,432 | $48,045 | $205,600 | — |
| Greene | 3,545 | $64,219 | $265,700 | $1,075 |
| Sterling | 1,407 | $70,417 | $231,600 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in The Escape, PA?
The median household income in The Escape is $48,603, 38% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in The Escape?
The median gross rent in The Escape is $1,358 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is The Escape, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 31%.
What is the median age in The Escape?
The median age in The Escape is 52.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in The Escape?
The average commute to work in The Escape is 21 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Escape?
The unemployment rate in The Escape is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Escape?
14.8% of adults in The Escape 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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