Delaware Water Gap, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
602 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
42.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$248,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$758 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$900 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
2
East Stroudsburg Urban Area
2
Pennsylvania
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 11 27
Feb 3 9 29
Mar 4 6 38
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 5 0 63
Oct 4 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 6 32

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Smithfield El Sch
2 miles, NE · 4.1star
Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
3 miles, N · 5star
JM Hill El Sch
3 miles, N · 3.2star
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Colleges

The Beauty Institute
5 miles, NW · 1star
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Hospitals

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
3 miles, NW · 3.2star
St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
7 miles, NW · 4.1star
Hackettstown Medical Center
18 miles, SE · 1.4star
St Luke's Warren Hospital
19 miles, SW · 4.1star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
51 miles, S · 1.4star
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