Paradise township, Pennsylvania
Paradise township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Paradise township is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,884. The land area covers 21.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,884 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45 yrs | ±5.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,178 | ±222 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,445 | ±242 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,178 | ±222 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 267 | ±131 |
| Median Home Value | $280,500 | ±$75,918 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,134 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,991 | ±$19,099 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,399 | ±$7,690 |
| Poverty Rate | 10% | ±6.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 290 | ±191 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,427 | ±191 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.1% | ±19.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,890 (2024)
ID: 174624
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
5912 PARADISE VALLEY RD, CRESCO PA 18326-7755
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GUS Population: 166,523 (2024)
ID: 111853
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PLANNER
1 QUAKER PLZ, STE 201, STROUDSBURG PA 18360-9406
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Paradise | KG-06 | Paradise, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Tobyhanna, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | Tobyhanna, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | East Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dingmans Ferry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | East Stroudsburg, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CDE Career Institute
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 2942 Route 611, Tannersville, PA, 18372 |
5704099023
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BARRETT PARADISE FRIENDLY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 6500 ROUTE 191, CRESCO, PA, 18326 |
(570) 595-7171
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The Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 8.9 mi away | 344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360-1720 |
732320219473232
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POCONO TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 5.3 mi away | MUNICIPAL BLDG, ROUTE 611, TANNERSVILLE, PA, 18372 |
(570) 629-5858
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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College | 9.7 mi away | 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301-2999 |
5704223117
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POCONO MOUNTAIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 5500 MUNICIPAL DR, TOBYHANNA, PA, 18466 |
(570) 894-8860
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EASTERN MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 1002 NORTH 9TH ST, STROUDSBURG, PA, 18360 |
(570) 421-0800
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EASTERN MONROE PUBLIC LIBRARY (BOOKMOBILE)
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 1002 NORTH NINTH STREET, STROUDSBURG, PA, 18360 |
(570) 421-0800
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CLYMER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 115 FIREHOUSE RD., POCONO PINES, PA, 18350 |
(570) 646-0826
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SMITHFIELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 5200 MILFORD ROAD, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA, 18302 |
(570) 223-1881
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MT POCONO MOUNTAINS AP, PA US, located 5.6 miles from Paradise township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2° | 15.1° | 22.6° | 2.98" | — |
| February | 33.4° | 16.9° | 25.2° | 2.45" | — |
| March | 41.4° | 24.0° | 32.7° | 3.83" | — |
| April | 54.6° | 34.3° | 44.4° | 4.24" | — |
| May | 65.3° | 44.6° | 55.0° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 73.0° | 53.4° | 63.2° | 4.69" | — |
| July | 77.7° | 58.1° | 67.9° | 4.73" | — |
| August | 75.7° | 56.3° | 66.0° | 4.64" | — |
| September | 68.5° | 49.6° | 59.0° | 5.59" | — |
| October | 57.1° | 38.9° | 48.0° | 5.15" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 29.8° | 37.8° | 4.08" | — |
| December | 34.9° | 21.3° | 28.1° | 3.78" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pocono borough | Borough | 4.2 mi | — |
| Mountainhome CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Penn Estates CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Emerald Lakes CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Arlington Heights CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| East Stroudsburg borough | Borough | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208957856. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.