Fueling the Economy in
Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Whether a new economic venture, relocation, or expansion of an existing company, Monroe County offers mountains of opportunity!

Why Monroe County?

Discover why we’re one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing communities, with  proximity to major metros, and an ideal environment for business and life.

  • Located 75 miles west of New York City and 85 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
  • Lower costs of doing business compared to nearby New York and New Jersey
  • The American dream still lives here: 78.4% of the housing units are owner-occupied, creating stability for workforce needs.
  • Home to East Stroudsburg University and Northampton Community College which provide excellent education and workforce training.
  • Room to breathe and grow for you, your family and your business.
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Why Monroe County?

Discover one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing communities, where high homeownership, proximity to major metros, and the academic excellence of ESU create an ideal environment for business and life. 

Whether you are contemplating a new economic venture or are looking to relocate an existing company, Monroe County offers the chance for your endeavors to flourish in a community that is second to none.

One of the fastest growing counties in PA:

  • Located: 75 miles west of New York City and 85 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
  • 78.4% of the housing units are occupied by their owner.
    Home to ESU which provides excellent education.
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Current Statistics

Welcome to the economic development website of Monroe County
Pennsylvania in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.

167,784

Population

4.0%

Current Unemployment
Rate

83,763

Civilian
Labor Force

$82,374

Median
Household Income
Give us a closer look. You’ll find that we are well worth it.

Featured Properties

401 Oak Street

$7.50.00 Price per square foot
Property Details
66626 SF

Industrial warehouse space with 1 drive-in door and 1 loading dock with potential for one

Property Details
Updated on November 19, 2025 | Reference ID: 25-1104-01

137 Market Way, Mount Pocono, PA 18344

$1,899,000.00.00 Asking Price
Property Details
16,200 SF

Industrial Building in Pocono Mountains Corporate Center South (AKA PM Business Park). +/-16,200 total square

Property Details
Updated on November 19, 2025 | Reference ID:

118 Kolb Court, Tobyhanna PA 18466

$879,000.00.00 Asking Price
Property Details
12,000 SF

UNDER AGREEMENT

12,000SF Light Manufacturing Building. Rare opportunity to acquire an existing structure for your

Property Details
Updated on November 19, 2025 | Reference ID:

Our Services

How We Help Companies Succeed & Monroe County thrive

Site Selection & Development

Search our property database and contact our office for assistance with your site selection needs!

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Infrastructure

Infrastructure is one of the main ingredients for retention, expansion and attraction success. PMIPA facilitates infrastructure projects, through access to capital, assisting with site development and business expansion projects. PMIPA has created and owned sewer systems, extended sewer, water, and gas service lines, extended power line capacity, and worked to aggregate demand and improve telecommunications and high-speed internet service lines to keep Monroe County sites competitive.

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Access To Funding

We assist with access to capital:  No matter the project, access to affordable capital is necessary to make it happen.  PMEDC works to connect businesses and projects with affordable and accessible capital resources from a wide variety of sources.

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Support & Connections

Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation’s staff are here to help! We connect Monroe County businesses with resources to help them succeed, thrive and accelerate growth.

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Our Members