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Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania
Emerald Lakes is a community of 2,716 people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
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Population2,716
-22.3% since 2019
CountyMonroe County
Land area3.0 sq mi
ZIP code18334
Nearest airportPocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO)
4 mi
Why visit Emerald Lakes
Townapedia lists 5 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pinecreast Lake Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Emerald Lakes
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About Emerald Lakes
Emerald Lakes is a census-designated place located in Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock Townships in Monroe County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is located near Interstates 80 and 380. As of the 2022 American Community Survey, Emerald Lakes was estimated to have 3,228 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Emerald Lakes, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes19
7 more on the map.
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Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
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Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Pocono Mountain East Hs
School · 5.0 mi
231 Pocono Mountain School Road, Swiftwater
Pocono Mountain West Junior High School
School · 1.8 mi
180 Panther Lane, Pocono Summit
Map of Emerald Lakes
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 24°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 65°F | 45°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 53°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 58°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 56°F | 4.6 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 50°F | 5.6 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 5.2 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mt Pocono Mountains Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
$103,500median household income
$264,800median home value
$1,161median monthly rent
42.3median age
13.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
86.6%of homes are owner-occupied
32.5 minaverage commute
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monroe County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-01-10: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Effort 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Brodheadsville 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Arlington Heights 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Big Bass Lake 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Roseto 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Bangor 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- East Bangor 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- White Haven 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Dunmore 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Scranton 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- East Emerald Lake, Tobyhanna Township, PA, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long Pond Road nb entering Little Summit, PA, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-06 15 43 24 View east along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) just west of Exit 293 in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-07 10 17 18 View west along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) just west of Exit 293 in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-06 18 15 17 View south along Interstate 380 between Exit 3 and Exit 1 in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-06 18 18 11 View south along Interstate 380 at Exit 1 (Interstate 80, Stroudsburg, Hazleton) in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-07 09 27 29 View north along Interstate 380 just north of Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS050-E-51311 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-228468 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-50041 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-225931 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-424454 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-424455 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-227260 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- 2022-08-06 15 46 10 View east along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) at Exit 293 (Interstate 380 NORTH, Scranton) in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flickr - Nicholas T - Descent, Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2022-08-07 09 30 05 View north along Interstate 380 at Exit 3 (Pennsylvania State Route 940, Pocono Pines, Mount Pocono) in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2005 Porsche 987.2 Boxster, Knmah, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaware Water Gap seen from I-380-I-80 interchange, April 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Highway Scenes (2) (8746396968), Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2022-08-15 10 31 13 View west along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) from the overpass for Long Pond Road in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-07 09 23 02 View north along Interstate 380 at Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-15 10 33 14 View east along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) from the overpass for Long Pond Road in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA 940 wb west of Pocono Summit, Sept. 2023, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-07 09 21 25 View west along Interstate 80 (Keystone Shortway) at Exit 293 (Interstate 380 NORTH, Scranton) in Jackson Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-07 13 15 42 View south along Interstate 380 from the overpass for Pennsylvania State Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-08-07 13 16 02 View north along Interstate 380 from the overpass for Pennsylvania State Route 940 in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
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