Sierra View, Pennsylvania

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Population in 2010: 4,813.
Males: 2,276  (47.3%)
Females: 2,537  (52.7%)
Median resident age:

35.7 years
Pennsylvania median age:

40.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,580
Sierra View:

$81,580
PA:

$71,798

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,107

Sierra View CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $260,300
Sierra View:

$260,300
PA:

$245,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $222,528; detached houses: $220,352

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,304.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sierra View: 92.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.0%
(5.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.5% for Black residents, 13.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Sierra View, PA (2022)
    • 2,48943.0%White alone
    • 1,11119.2%Black alone
    • 99817.2%Hispanic
    • 4477.7%Asian alone
    • 4377.5%Other race alone
    • 1402.4%Two or more races

Races in Sierra View detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Polish (9.7%), German (8.3%), English (5.8%), Irish (4.8%), American (3.9%), Italian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

477 residents are foreign born (4.1% Asia, 2.8% Europe, 0.9% Latin America).

This place:

8.2%
Pennsylvania:

7.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,493 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,219 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bethlehem, PA (25.3 miles , pop. 71,329).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (67.3 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (70.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Sun Valley, PA (1.6 miles ),
Effort, PA (1.9 miles ),
Indian Mountain Lake, PA (2.1 miles ),
Brodheadsville, PA (2.1 miles ),
Emerald Lakes, PA (2.6 miles ),
Towamensing Trails, PA (2.9 miles ),
Saylorsburg, PA (2.9 miles ),
Pocono Pines, PA (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 40.99 N, Longitude: 75.43 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 570

Distribution of median household income in Sierra View, PA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sierra View, PA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Pennsylvania:

2.9%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 65.1. This is about average.

City:

65.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 10.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.6
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.147. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.147
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 12.8. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.38. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.38
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 0.0255. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0255
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Sierra View-area historical tornado activity is near Pennsylvania state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1976, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.9 miles away from the Sierra View place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/26/1981, a category F3 tornado 14.0 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sierra View-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 251.7 miles away from Sierra View center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 55.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 212.3 miles away from Sierra View center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 259.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 257.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Monroe County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Storms: 5, Tropical Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Sierra View:

  • PLEASANT VALLEY MANOR, INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • LAUREL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • EXTENDED HM CARE SERV (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • POCONO MEDICAL HOME CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • MEDICAL HOME CARE AFFILIATES INC (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; STROUDSBURG, PA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE SLATEBELT (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; WIND GAP, PA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sierra View:

  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 14 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; Full-time enrollment: 6,195)
  • Northampton County Area Community College (about 23 miles; Bethlehem, PA; FT enrollment: 7,195)
  • Lafayette College (about 24 miles; Easton, PA; FT enrollment: 2,562)
  • Lehigh Carbon Community College (about 25 miles; Schnecksville, PA; FT enrollment: 4,391)
  • Lehigh University (about 27 miles; Bethlehem, PA; FT enrollment: 6,565)
  • Muhlenberg College (about 28 miles; Allentown, PA; FT enrollment: 2,792)
  • King's College (about 30 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,392)

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Monroe County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.1 people
Pennsylvania:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.6%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Sierra View:

Marital status in Sierra View, PA
  • Never married: 34.9%
  • Now married: 56.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

For population 25 years and over in Sierra View:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Pennsylvania average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sierra View, PA (based on Monroe County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic41,65010
Evangelical Protestant15,36349
Mainline Protestant15,12846
Other3,43714
Orthodox5803
None93,684-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 29
Monroe County:

1.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Monroe County:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 14
This county:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

0.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 47
This county:

2.86 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

2.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 143
This county:

8.69 / 10,000 pop.
Pennsylvania:

7.12 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Monroe County:

8.0%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.5%
Pennsylvania:

27.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Monroe County:

12.9%
Pennsylvania:

11.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sierra View:

  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WILT (960 AM; 1 kW; MOUNT POCONO, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, LLC)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WZZD (990 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: PENNSYLVANIA MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KYW (1060 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVCH (740 AM; 50 kW; CHESTER, PA; Owner: WVCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPEN (950 AM; 50 kW; PHILADELPHIA, PA; Owner: GREATER PHILADELPHIA RADIO, INC.)
  • WYNS (1160 AM; 4 kW; LEHIGHTON, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sierra View:

  • WKRF (107.9 FM; TOBYHANNA, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WRTY (91.1 FM; JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA; Owner: TEMPLE UNIV COMMONWEALTH SYS HGR ED.)
  • WBYX (88.7 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: FOUR RIVERS COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORP)
  • WWPJ (89.5 FM; PEN ARGYL, PA; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • W290AC (105.9 FM; PALMERTON, PA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WSBG (93.5 FM; STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING II, L.L.C.)
  • WWYY (107.1 FM; BELVIDERE, NJ; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMGS (92.9 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKRZ (98.5 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: ENTERCOM WILKES-BARRE SCRANTON, LLC)
  • WBSX (97.9 FM; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVIA-FM (89.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATIONAL TV ASSN.)
  • WBHT (97.1 FM; MOUNTAIN TOP, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQFM (92.1 FM; NANTICOKE, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WCLH (90.7 FM; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: WILKES COLLEGE)
  • WHCY (106.3 FM; BLAIRSTOWN, NJ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W219CG (91.7 FM; WILKER-BARRE, PA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • W245AC (96.9 FM; HARMONY TOWNSHIP, NJ; Owner: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WLEV (100.7 FM; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WEZX (106.9 FM; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)
  • WPZX (105.9 FM; POCONO PINES, PA; Owner: THE SCRANTON TIMES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Sierra View:

  • WNEP-TV (Channel 16; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WVIA-TV (Channel 44; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: NE PA ED TV ASSOCIATION)
  • WOLF-TV (Channel 56; HAZLETON, PA; Owner: WOLF LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBRE-TV (Channel 28; WILKES-BARRE, PA; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, L.L.C.)
  • WYOU (Channel 22; SCRANTON, PA; Owner: MISSION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W24BB (Channel 24; EAST STROUDSBURG, PA; Owner: TRIPLE J COMMUNITY BROADCASTING., L.L.C.)
  • WFMZ-TV (Channel 69; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: MARANATHA BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W07BV (Channel 7; WILKES-BARRE, ETC., PA; Owner: CATHOLIC BROADCASTING OF SCRANTON, INC.)
  • WLVT-TV (Channel 39; ALLENTOWN, PA; Owner: LEHIGH VALLEY PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBPH-TV (Channel 60; BETHLEHEM, PA; Owner: SONSHINE FAMILY TELEVISION CORPORATION)
Sierra View fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Sierra View fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.7mTotal length
  • $475,000Total costs
  • 14,389Total average daily traffic
  • 650Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,746Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sierra View, PA
  • 55.5%Electricity
  • 15.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.3%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Other fuel
  • 5.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sierra View, PA
  • 57.9%Electricity
  • 26.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Sierra View compared to Pennsylvania state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Sierra View on our top lists:

  • #11 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Netherlands (population 500+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern Europe (population 500+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Europe (population 500+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
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