Sierra View, PA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Monroe County · Pennsylvania
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Sierra View based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
5,795
2023 ACS
Median Income
$85,250
2023
Median Home Value
$239,200
2023
Median Rent
$1,728
2023
Median Age
35.6
Unemployment
8.0%
Cost of Living Index
138.9
100 = national avg
Sierra View is a city in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 5,795 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Sierra View is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Sierra View is $85,250, and the median home value is $239,200. The cost of living index is 138.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,728 per month. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, and the median age is 35.6 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
5,795
Male
2,932
50.6%
Female
2,863
49.4%
Median Age
35.6
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
14.7%
High School or Higher
38.4%
Foreign Born
9.5%
Veterans
6.6%
Married
41.5%
Avg Household Size
3.7
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.634
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
49.1%
Foreign Born
9.5%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
21.0%
1,219 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
79.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
5,507
English Only
83.3%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
383 speakers
Limited English
3.5%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
96.5%
Limited English Proficiency
3.5%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
384
6.6% of population
Disability Rate
25.3%
97 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$51,389
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
306
79.7%
Female Veterans
78
20.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$51,389
Non-Veteran Income
$29,902
Difference
$21,487
71.9% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
97
Without Disability
287
Disability Rate
25.3%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
2,937
#1 Ancestry
German
9.8% (566)
#2 Ancestry
Irish
9.8% (566)
#3 Ancestry
Polish
7.2% (416)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
1,555
Family Households
1,216
78.2%
Married Couples
1,043
67.1%
Non-Family Households
339
21.8%
Single Mother Households
132
8.5%
Single Father Households
41
2.6%
Living Alone
278
17.9%
Children Under 18
Total Children
988
In Married Couple
906
91.7%
With Single Mother
19
1.9%
With Single Father
63
6.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$104,362
Married Couple Income
$121,563
Single Mother Income
$90,862
Avg Family Size
3.7
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
129
Grandparents Responsible
42
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$85,250
+16% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,994
-14% vs national
Poverty Rate
5.7%
-58% vs national
Gini Index
0.4356
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
8.0%
+54% vs national
SNAP Recipients
9.0%
of households
How Sierra View Compares
Sierra View vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sierra View is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Sierra View, PA has a median household income of $85,250, making it the 7,550th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher median household income than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Sierra View, PA has a per capita income of $31,994, making it the 15,112th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher per capita income than 46% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Sierra View, PA has a poverty rate of 5.7%, making it the 22,763rd highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher poverty rate than 27% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Sierra View, PA has a unemployment rate of 8.0%, making it the 5,900th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher unemployment rate than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Sierra View. The median household income here is $85,250.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
+57% vs PA avg
Labor Force
2,898
Employed
2,666
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
38.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
35.6
Work from Home
7.9%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Pennsylvania metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$100.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
138.9
100 = national avg
+38.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$61,112
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$144,446
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,165
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,529
per month
The median household income in Sierra View, PA is $85,250, which is 16.4% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,994. The poverty rate of 5.7% is lower than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4356, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 2,898. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 85.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 138.9, which is 38.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 168.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $61,112 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$299,000
Median List Price
$417,450
Price Per Sq Ft
$151
Days on Market
9
Active Inventory
9
Months of Supply
9.0
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
16.7%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
1
New Listings
4
Pending Sales
6
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$151
Median List $/SF
$207
Sierra View vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Sierra View is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Sierra View, PA has a median home value of $239,200, making it the 9,763rd highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher median home value than 65% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Sierra View, PA has a median rent of $1,728, making it the 2,792nd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher median rent than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Sierra View, PA has a price per square foot of $151, making it the 12,453rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher price per square foot than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Sierra View, PA has a rent burden of 24.3%, making it the 3,956th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Sierra View has a higher rent burden than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$239,200
Median Rent
$1,728
Total Housing Units
1,744
Vacancy Rate
10.8%
Owner Occupied
92.7%
Renter Occupied
7.3%
Median Property Tax
$3,822
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,849
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,822
per year
Effective Tax Rate
1.60%
of home value
Median Home Value
$239,200
Estimated Mean Tax
$4,235
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,822) by the median home value ($239,200). In Sierra View, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.60%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Sierra View, PA is $299,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 9 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 9.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $151. The median rent is $1,728 per month (Census ACS). About 92.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1990. There are 1,744 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,822. The effective tax rate is 1.60%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Sierra View. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
85.1
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
34.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
21.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
21
Public Assistance
$33.6M
Individual Assistance
$2.5M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
6 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $32.6M | $714K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Jan 2013 | — | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | $44K |
| Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee → | Flood | Sep 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | — | $231K |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides → | Severe Storm | Jun 2006 | — | $491K |
| Hurricane Katrina → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Apr 2005 | $604K | $127K |
| Tropical Depression Ivan → | Hurricane | Sep 2004 | $333K | $865K |
| Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wi… → | Severe Storm | Sep 2004 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Storm | Mar 1994 | — | — |
| Severe Snowfall & Winter Storm → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Jul 1973 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Agnes → | Flood | Jun 1972 | — | — |
| Severe Storms & Flooding → | Flood | Aug 1969 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 21 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
436
Total Claims Paid
$14,758,460
Avg Claim Payout
$33,850
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$270,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 1 | $270,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Sierra View has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, cold wave, winter weather. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (6 declarations). 436 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $33,566,724 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,471,723 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
—
Depression Rate
—
Diabetes Rate
—
Uninsured Rate
—
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Sierra View has an obesity rate of —, which is .
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
St Luke'S Hospital - Monroe Ca...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke'S Hospital - Monroe Campus | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| St Luke'S Hospital - Carbon Campus | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| St Luke'S Hospital - Anderson Campus | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| St Luke'S Warren Hospital | 24.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
85.7%
+9% vs national
Public Transit
0.4%
-58% vs national
Work From Home
7.9%
-15% vs national
Carpool
2.4%
Walk
1.3%
How Sierra View's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Sierra View, PA covers travel times and transportation modes. 85.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.9% work from home, which is below the PA state average of 8.9%. 2.4% of workers carpool. 1.3% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
95.1%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
86.6%
of households
No Internet
4.4%
of households
Total Households
1,555
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
98.0%
of households
Smartphone
89.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
87.3%
of households
Tablet
71.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
17.8¢
per kWh
-7% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-29% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-34% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$145
residential
-1% vs Under 10,000 avg
4% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Sierra View vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
95.1% of households in Sierra View have broadband internet access. 86.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 4.4% of households have no internet access. 5.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Sierra View is located in Monroe County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Sierra View.
Election Overview
Source: Monroe County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
42,007
49.1%
GOP Votes
42,676
49.9%
Total Votes
85,525
Margin
R+0.8%
Shift from 2020
R+7.1pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42,007 | 42,676 | 85,525 | 49.1% | 49.9% | R+0.8 |
| 2020 | 44,060 | 38,726 | 83,829 | 52.6% | 46.2% | D+6.4 |
| 2016 | 31,930 | 31,706 | 65,944 | 48.4% | 48.1% | D+0.3 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Monroe County recorded 85,525 total votes. Republicans won the county with 49.9% of the vote compared to 49.1% for Democrats, a margin of R+0.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+7.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Monroe County has shifted 1.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
17
Total Population
90,018
Avg Median Income
-$117,573,644
Avg Home Value
-$78,214,955
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18058 | 9,884 | $62,572 | $220,100 | $1,409 | 53.2 |
| 18210 | 7,879 | $75,064 | $216,800 | $1,241 | 35.8 |
| 18321 | 1,746 | $98,594 | $193,200 | $1,268 | 3.0 |
| 18322 | 2,821 | $108,642 | $274,000 | $992 | 6.9 |
| 18330 | 8,586 | $92,907 | $251,300 | $1,809 | 14.5 |
| 18331 | 552 | N/A | $276,800 | N/A | 2.6 |
| 18333 | 109 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.3 |
| 18334 | 4,907 | $100,190 | $240,900 | $1,078 | 23.9 |
| 18349 | 215 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.9 |
| 18350 | 595 | $109,058 | $218,000 | N/A | 5.8 |
| 18353 | 11,512 | $88,311 | $262,300 | $1,344 | 44.4 |
| 18354 | 1,157 | $82,833 | $244,800 | N/A | 3.6 |
| 18355 | 1,628 | $85,784 | $238,700 | $1,675 | 10.5 |
| 18360 | 29,790 | $69,413 | $286,200 | $1,314 | 86.5 |
| 18370 | 867 | $95,469 | $226,800 | $804 | 2.2 |
| 18372 | 3,397 | $114,334 | $306,400 | $1,714 | 7.7 |
| 18610 | 4,373 | $64,875 | $222,800 | $1,491 | 33.1 |
Sierra View, PA has 17 ZIP codes with a combined population of 90,018. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$117,573,644. The average median home value is -$78,214,955. The average median monthly rent is -$196,077,482.
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