Living in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Pike County is a county in Pennsylvania with a population of around 55,949, part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-PA MSA metro area. The main communities are Matamoras, Pennsylvania, Milford.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,965/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $275K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 36°F) and cool summers (highs around 74°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Pike County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 48 and a predominantly working-class population (27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.