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Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Honesdale is a borough of 4,467 people in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1826.

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Population4,467 +4.1% since 2019
CountyWayne County
Elevation981 ft 299 m
Founded1826
Land area3.9 sq mi
ZIP code18431
Nearest airportSullivan County International Airport (MSV) 25 mi

Why visit Honesdale

Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Watts Hill, Honesdale Residential Historic District, Wilmot House and Honesdale Star Park.

About Honesdale

Honesdale is a borough and the county seat of, Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located along the Lackawaxen River in northeastern Pennsylvania, it lies within the northern Pocono region and serves as a commercial and cultural hub for the surrounding rural area. The population was 4,458 at the time of the 2020 census. Honesdale is located 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Scranton.

From the Wikipedia article Honesdale, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do3

Watts Hill

Scenic view · 1.2 mi

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Carley Brook Falls

Waterfall · 1.0 mi

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Golf Hill

Scenic view · 1.2 mi

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Museums and landmarks4

Honesdale Residential Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States

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Wilmot House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi

Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States

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Wilmot Mansion

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi

Building in Pennsylvania, United States

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Wayne County Fairgrounds

Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Honesdale Star Park

Park

Park in United States of America

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The Tony and Marie Berris Memorial Park

Park

546 Riverside Drive, Honesdale

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Apple Grove Picnic Area

Park · 1.5 mi

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Gibbons Park

Park

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Honesdale Central Park

Park

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Honesdale Golf Club

Golf course · 1.0 mi

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Torrey Park

Park · 0.7 mi

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Veterans Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Restaurants and cafes12

Arthur Ave Italian Deli

Restaurant · Italian · 2.0 mi

650 Old Willow Avenue, Honesdale

Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00

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Here & Now Brewing Company

Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi

Restaurant and Brewery

645 Main Street, Honesdale

Th-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00

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A Taste Of Puerto Rico

Restaurant · Puerto Rican, Latin American · 0.4 mi

734 Main Street, Honesdale

We-Sa 11:00-18:00

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Bistro 1202

Restaurant · 0.4 mi

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Leunes Tavern

Bar and pub

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Limerick Tavern

Bar and pub · 0.4 mi

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Paulie's

Restaurant · 0.4 mi

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Tablespoons Kitchen

Restaurant

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McDonald's

Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi

1187 Texas Palmyra Highway

Mo-Su 05:30-23:00

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Dunkin'

Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi

Mo-Su 05:00-21:00

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Wendy's

Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi

Mo-Su 06:30-24:00

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Gravity Ice Cream

Fast food · 0.4 mi

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Where to stay1

Churches and places of worship3

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Shopping4

Gas and EV charging3

Schools, colleges and libraries9

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Healthcare2

Map of Honesdale

49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

People and cost of living

$47,485median household income
$182,400median home value
$1,097median monthly rent
39.5median age
24.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%of homes are owner-occupied
22.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1816%18 to 3430%35 to 6430%65 and over23%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Wayne County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-09-11: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
  • 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Sullivan County International Airport (MSV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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