Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 167,784 ↓ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $82,374 10% above national median |
| Median Home Value | $241,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| Median Age | 43.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.8% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 154 transactions |
| Active Listings | 199 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 163 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jun 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $20,619 |
| Recent Sales | 83 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 172 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 9.00 acres |
| Active Listings | 70 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1.10 | $25,000 | $22,727 | 28 Allegheny Dr | Blakeslee |
| Mar 2026 | 1.21 | $50,000 | $41,322 | LOT 34 Overlook Dr | Kunkletown |
| Feb 2026 | 4.40 | $70,000 | $15,909 | 1-0 Mountain View Dr | Stroudsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 5.76 | $169,900 | $29,497 | 6 Sawmill Rd | Stroudsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 11.43 | $78,000 | $6,824 | 0 Warner Dr | Pocono Lake |
| Feb 2026 | 1.96 | $65,000 | $33,163 | Fawn View Rd #28 | Brodheadsville |
| Jan 2026 | 14.12 | $315,000 | $22,309 | Lr 45003 Gilbert Rd | Gilbert |
| Jan 2026 | 2.27 | $50,000 | $22,026 | LOT 102 Minsi Trl W | Long Pond |
| Jan 2026 | 6.07 | $198,000 | $32,619 | Seneca Way | Stroudsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 24.94 | $470,000 | $18,845 | Maltese Rd | Effort |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $43,000 | $43,000 | 0 Laramie Rd | Effort |
| Dec 2025 | 4.50 | $1,712,000 | $380,444 | 5157 Milford Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 1.64 | $33,000 | $20,122 | 95 River Ct | Pocono Lake |
| Dec 2025 | 1.64 | $33,000 | $20,122 | 0 River Ct | Pocono Lake |
| Dec 2025 | 2.90 | $110,000 | $37,931 | 364 Hallet Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 2.07 | $33,500 | $16,184 | Alpha Dr #111 | Stroudsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 3.87 | $99,000 | $25,581 | LOT 444 Middle Creek Rd #T | Kunkletown |
| Nov 2025 | 1.33 | $105,000 | $78,948 | 3558 Route 447 | East Stroudsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 2.16 | $52,500 | $24,306 | 3108 Chip Path | Gouldsboro |
| Nov 2025 | 2.05 | $40,000 | $19,512 | 4 Jackson Rd | Stroudsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 2.05 | $40,000 | $19,512 | TRACT 4 Jackson Rd | Stroudsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 1.04 | $25,000 | $24,038 | LOT 305 Shadow Ridge Dr | Brodheadsville |
| Nov 2025 | 1.03 | $25,000 | $24,272 | 207 Cathleen Dr | East Stroudsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 1.17 | $25,000 | $21,368 | 19 Kassidy Ct | East Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.50 | $12,000 | $8,000 | 9657 Stony Hollow Dr #585R | Tobyhanna |
| Oct 2025 | 1.50 | $12,000 | $8,000 | 9657-585R Stony Hollow Dr | Tobyhanna |
| Oct 2025 | 1.05 | $30,000 | $28,571 | LOT 263 Bristol Cir E | East Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.11 | $29,900 | $26,937 | LOT 1403 Reynolds Rd | Albrightsville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.03 | $29,900 | $28,945 | 1403 Reynolds Rd | Albrightsville |
| Oct 2025 | 1.38 | $8,000 | $5,797 | Glen Ln | Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.38 | $8,000 | $5,797 | Glen Ln | Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 2.10 | $40,000 | $19,048 | 909 W Wadi Rd | Pocono Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 3.96 | $68,000 | $17,172 | 8 Hell Hollow Rd #8 | Kunkletown |
| Oct 2025 | 1.18 | $30,000 | $25,424 | 6255 Franklin Hill Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 91.06 | $560,000 | $6,150 | 526 East Off #T | East Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 4.42 | $80,000 | $18,100 | 1-9 Laurel Ln #14 | Henryville |
| Oct 2025 | 3.63 | $125,100 | $34,463 | Long Pond Rd | Long Pond |
| Oct 2025 | 3.63 | $125,100 | $34,463 | Long Pond Rd | Long Pond |
| Sep 2025 | 52.37 | $450,000 | $8,593 | 310 Hallet Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 6.59 | $130,000 | $19,727 | 429 Brick Church Rd | Saylorsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 5.15 | $99,000 | $19,223 | 357 Buskirk Ln #T | Saylorsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $60,000 | $30,000 | LOT 1 Ross Rd | Saylorsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 2.00 | $39,500 | $19,750 | 608 Birch Dr | Cresco |
| Sep 2025 | 2.06 | $32,000 | $15,534 | T556 Wooddale Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 1.48 | $20,000 | $13,514 | 5079 Yukon Dr | East Stroudsburg |
| Sep 2025 | 3.25 | $75,000 | $23,077 | Us Highway 209 | Palmerton |
| Sep 2025 | 1.43 | $35,000 | $24,476 | Foothill Blvd #5 | Effort |
| Sep 2025 | 1.43 | $35,000 | $24,476 | 5 Foothill Blvd | Effort |
| Aug 2025 | 2.09 | $46,000 | $22,010 | T #560 | Kunkletown |
| Aug 2025 | 2.91 | $60,000 | $20,619 | 719 Toll Rd | Effort |
| Aug 2025 | 35.94 | $195,000 | $5,426 | 209 Spring House Ln | East Stroudsburg |
| Aug 2025 | 3.05 | $56,500 | $18,525 | 2 Cranberry Creek Est | Cresco |
| Aug 2025 | 2.86 | $52,000 | $18,182 | Lr #45063-1 | Gilbert |
| Aug 2025 | 1.51 | $95,000 | $62,914 | 102 Crescent Way | Albrightsville |
| Aug 2025 | 1.05 | $24,000 | $22,857 | 99 Sec Elk Ln | Blakeslee |
| Jul 2025 | 3.84 | $77,800 | $20,260 | 2626 Route 390 | Canadensis |
| Jul 2025 | 10.93 | $70,000 | $6,404 | 5014 Holiday Dr #52 | Pocono Summit |
| Jul 2025 | 1.18 | $20,000 | $16,949 | 1972 Sun Valley Dr #107 | Blakeslee |
| Jul 2025 | 2.86 | $52,000 | $18,182 | Mountain View Dr | Gilbert |
| Jul 2025 | 2.28 | $54,000 | $23,684 | 6 Cranberry Rd | Stroudsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 1.07 | $4,900 | $4,579 | 18 Maple Dr #18 | East Stroudsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 3.00 | $73,000 | $24,333 | 1 Sportsmans Trl | Stroudsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 2.11 | $115,000 | $54,502 | Lots 16 17 N Estates Dr | Pocono Summit |
| Jul 2025 | 100.00 | $425,000 | $4,250 | 196 State Highway 196 | Tobyhanna |
| Jul 2025 | 3.13 | $150,000 | $47,923 | LOT 1414 Route 115 | Brodheadsville |
| Jul 2025 | 12.48 | $185,000 | $14,824 | 1227 Cherry Lane Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 3.78 | $62,000 | $16,402 | PARCEL E Buckhorn Lane Ln | Cresco |
| Jun 2025 | 2.02 | $4,500 | $2,228 | LOT 204 Big Oak Rd | Canadensis |
| Jun 2025 | 8.30 | $222,000 | $26,747 | 2322 Mountain Rd | Stroudsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 2.34 | $36,000 | $15,385 | Land Pin 1 Forest Ln W #1001-W | Pocono Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 2.35 | $62,000 | $26,383 | State Route 55 Schoolhouse Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 2.00 | $25,000 | $12,500 | T593 Gallagher Rd | Tobyhanna |
| Jun 2025 | 199.30 | $750,000 | $3,763 | Sullivan Trl | Scotrun |
| Jun 2025 | 1.45 | $55,000 | $37,931 | 170/171 Sir Gawain Ct | Pocono Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 3.76 | $88,000 | $23,404 | 3411 Drexel Rd | Tobyhanna |
| Jun 2025 | 1.12 | $35,900 | $32,054 | 11 Oak Leaf Ln Lot 11 | Pocono Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 1.12 | $35,900 | $32,054 | 11 Oak Leaf Ln | Pocono Lake |
| Jun 2025 | 5.39 | $67,000 | $12,430 | 2 Sportsmans Trl | Stroudsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 3.53 | $60,000 | $16,997 | 3 Sportsmans Trl | Stroudsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 1.33 | $18,000 | $13,534 | 3 561 #T | Cresco |
| Jun 2025 | 15.00 | $76,000 | $5,067 | 191 Pa Rte | Stroudsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 2.18 | $48,000 | $22,018 | Hillcrest Cir Lot 10 | Saylorsburg |
| Jun 2025 | 1.16 | $55,000 | $47,414 | 118 Valley View Dr | Stroudsburg |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $17,000 |
| Recent Sales | 71 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 108 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.42 acres |
| Active Listings | 129 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.55 | $14,500 | 2 N Arrow Dr #1 | Pocono Lake |
| Mar 2026 | 0.45 | $7,000 | Buck Hill Rd #72 | Blakeslee |
| Mar 2026 | 0.23 | $8,500 | 186 Fairhaven Dr | Tobyhanna |
| Feb 2026 | 0.25 | $8,000 | 382 Fairmount Way | Tobyhanna |
| Feb 2026 | 0.68 | $50,000 | Benson Ct | East Stroudsburg |
| Feb 2026 | 0.28 | $18,000 | Paxino South Dr #Dr1-6 | Pocono Lake |
| Feb 2026 | 0.21 | $8,000 | Vista Dr #299 | Tobyhanna |
| Feb 2026 | 0.22 | $9,000 | Cleremont Dr #270 | Tobyhanna |
| Feb 2026 | 0.29 | $8,700 | Boardwalk Dr #272 | Tobyhanna |
| Feb 2026 | 0.39 | $9,000 | Susan Ct #806 | Tobyhanna |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.24 | $8,700 | Knollwood Dr #105 | Tobyhanna |
| Feb 2026 | 0.23 | $8,000 | L449 Foxledge Dr | Tobyhanna |
| Feb 2026 | 0.80 | $15,000 | 514 Bromley Rd | Henryville |
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $6,500 | 919 E Country Place Dr | Tobyhanna |
| Jan 2026 | 0.28 | $14,000 | 3116 Seneca Way | Tobyhanna |
| Jan 2026 | 0.50 | $77,469 | 2373 Locust Ridge Rd | Pocono Lake |
| Dec 2025 | 0.75 | $6,200 | 59 Shine Hill Rd | Henryville |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $18,000 | 204 N Waterfront Dr | Tobyhanna |
| Dec 2025 | 0.55 | $1,058,725 | Spruce Rd | Blakeslee |
| Dec 2025 | 0.37 | $23,000 | 819 White Pine Dr | Pocono Lake |
| Dec 2025 | 0.22 | $9,000 | 93 Deerfield Rd | Tobyhanna |
| Dec 2025 | 0.46 | $25,000 | Spruce Rd #27 | Blakeslee |
| Dec 2025 | 0.35 | $32,500 | 206 Arbutus Ct | Pocono Summit |
| Dec 2025 | 0.36 | $12,000 | Seneca Way | Tobyhanna |
| Dec 2025 | 0.45 | $32,500 | 0 Miller Dr #35 | Pocono Pines |
| Dec 2025 | 0.34 | $4,500 | 295 David Ln | Effort |
| Dec 2025 | 0.87 | $30,000 | Indian Way #1 | East Stroudsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 0.21 | $6,500 | 516 Laurel Dr #516 | Tobyhanna |
| Nov 2025 | 0.25 | $5,000 | Pontiac Path Lot 34 | Pocono Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 0.56 | $5,000 | Choctaw Dr #1 | Pocono Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 0.39 | $8,000 | Creole Trl | Pocono Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $26,000 | Lots 13 18 Park Ave #13 | Pocono Summit |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $33,000 | 11 Mohican Trl | Pocono Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 0.27 | $17,000 | Maxatawny Dr #4 | Pocono Lake |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $30,000 | LOT 895 Hornbeam Ct | Long Pond |
| Nov 2025 | 0.64 | $9,500 | LOT 87 Sunfish Ct | Canadensis |
| Nov 2025 | 0.92 | $28,000 | LOT 253 Bristol Cir E | East Stroudsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 0.44 | $30,000 | White Oak Dr W | Tannersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.40 | $6,450 | Gingerbread Ln | East Stroudsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 0.44 | $30,000 | White Oak Dr | Tannersville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.85 | $18,000 | Deppners Rd | Blakeslee |
| Nov 2025 | 0.58 | $21,000 | Oak Ter #227 | Pocono Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.23 | $5,300 | Nipper Rd | East Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.47 | $130,000 | Gross Dr #19 | Pocono Pines |
| Oct 2025 | 0.43 | $90,000 | LOT 63 Lexington Ave | Pocono Summit |
| Oct 2025 | 0.65 | $360,000 | 4 North St | Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $7,000 | 120 Omaha Trl | Pocono Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.54 | $8,500 | 206 Maple Dr | Pocono Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.29 | $20,900 | 9-1505-15 Wyomissing Dr | Pocono Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.69 | $52,000 | 195 Cranberry Dr | Blakeslee |
| Oct 2025 | 0.29 | $20,900 | 9-1505-15 Wyomissing Dr | Pocono Lake |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $9,000 | Gingerbread Ln #58 | East Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $9,000 | Gingerbread Ln #57 | East Stroudsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.16 | $16,000 | T 629 Thomas Rd | Blakeslee |
| Oct 2025 | 0.31 | $8,000 | 1921 Horseshoe Bnd | Tobyhanna |
| Oct 2025 | 0.29 | $14,000 | 437 Scotch Pine Dr #1414 | Pocono Summit |
| Oct 2025 | 0.27 | $9,000 | 3122 Holiday Dr #2607 | Pocono Summit |
| Oct 2025 | 0.53 | $120,000 | 2235 Camelback Dr | Tannersville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.83 | $159,000 | 17 & 1 Deer Run | Pocono Pines |
| Oct 2025 | 0.36 | $25,000 | 1507 Evergreen Rd | Pocono Pines |
| Oct 2025 | 0.80 | $90,000 | Shepard Ave | Delaware Water Gap |
| Oct 2025 | 0.35 | $6,500 | 321 Feather Ln #321 | Tobyhanna |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $9,500 | Acorn Ln Lot 20B | Kunkletown |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $18,000 | Forest Hill Dr | Blakeslee |
| Oct 2025 | 0.55 | $25,000 | Robert David Dr Lot 407 | Tobyhanna |
| Sep 2025 | 0.44 | $22,500 | Long View Ln #45 | Pocono Pines |
| Sep 2025 | 0.27 | $17,000 | 7-1701-17 Minisink Dr | Pocono Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 0.27 | $17,000 | 7-1710-17 Minisink Dr | Pocono Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 0.42 | $17,000 | Marina Dr | Tobyhanna |
| Sep 2025 | 0.57 | $9,000 | 151 Sitka Dr #410 | Pocono Lake |
| Sep 2025 | 0.32 | $23,000 | Fala Ct | Pocono Lake |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 167,784 |
| Population (2020) | 168,327 |
| Population Growth | -0.32% |
| Median Household Income | $82,374 |
| Median Home Value | $241,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 79,458 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18,896 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 23.8% |
| Median Age | 43.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20,846 (12.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
Market Overview
Monroe County, Pennsylvania has a population of 167,784, which has declined 0.32% since 2020. The median household income is $82,374, above the national median of $74,580 by 10.5%. The housing vacancy rate of 23.8% suggests soft market conditions. As part of Pennsylvania, Monroe County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $20,619 per acre, with properties averaging 9.00 acres. There are currently 199 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Monroe County, Pennsylvania?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Monroe County has a population of 167,784. The county has declined 0.32% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Monroe County?
The median household income in Monroe County is $82,374, which is 10.5% above the national median of $74,580.
Is Monroe County growing or shrinking?
Monroe County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.32% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Monroe County?
The median home value in Monroe County is $241,200. The housing vacancy rate is 23.8%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $20,619 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $15,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Pennsylvania, including Monroe County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.