Living in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tobyhanna · Census data 2020–2024
Tobyhanna has 8,340 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $90,064 (16% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $257,900, the median rent is $1,433/month.
Tobyhanna at a glance
- Population
- 8,340
- Median age
- 44.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,064State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $257,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,433/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Tobyhanna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tobyhanna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tobyhanna the median home value is $257,900, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,433 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Tobyhanna median household income
The median household income in Tobyhanna is $90,064 and the income per person is $43,178. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Tobyhanna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,363
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 51.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.33
51.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tobyhanna has many vacation and second homes.
Tobyhanna demographics
- Population
- 8,340
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 3,575
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tobyhanna ›
Education in Tobyhanna
23.1% of adults 25 and older in Tobyhanna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tobyhanna
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Tobyhanna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobyhanna | 8,340 | $90,064 | $257,900 | $1,433 |
| Pocono Pines | 953 | $114,643 | $275,500 | — |
| Tunkhannock | 6,979 | $69,700 | $220,100 | $1,082 |
| Emerald Lakes | 2,716 | $103,500 | $264,800 | $1,161 |
| Coolbaugh | 20,715 | $82,615 | $208,400 | $1,952 |
| Holiday Pocono | 743 | $62,333 | $206,900 | — |
| Kidder | 1,862 | $78,854 | $270,800 | $1,077 |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 3,889 | $71,547 | $208,100 | $1,361 |
| Mount Pocono | 3,072 | $79,375 | $241,100 | $891 |
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What is the median household income in Tobyhanna, PA?
The median household income in Tobyhanna is $90,064, 16% 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 Tobyhanna?
The median home value in Tobyhanna is $257,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Tobyhanna?
The median gross rent in Tobyhanna is $1,433 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Tobyhanna, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Tobyhanna?
The median age in Tobyhanna is 44.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Tobyhanna?
The average commute to work in Tobyhanna is 30 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tobyhanna?
The unemployment rate in Tobyhanna is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tobyhanna?
23.1% of adults in Tobyhanna 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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