Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market
Pocono Mountains region STR market averaged $392 ADR, 35.9% occupancy and $4,070 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Pocono Mtns market area is 36%. average monthly revenue in the Pocono Mtns market area is $4,070. average daily rate in the Pocono Mtns market area is $392. the top operator in the Pocono Mtns market area is Evolve with 516 listings. market score is 86/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Pocono Mtns regional market, which includes Pocono Lake. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Pocono Lake.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This profile covers Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania, using the Pocono Mountains region STR market. STR performance is tracked at a shared regional level across nearby Pocono towns rather than uniquely for Pocono Lake, so every performance figure below describes the region. For that reason, this profile also omits bedroom, channel, listing-type counts and top-operator names, which are tracked at the same shared regional level rather than uniquely for Pocono Lake.
In September 2026, the Pocono Mountains region STR market posted an average daily rate (ADR) of $392 and occupancy of 35.9%. Average monthly revenue per listing was $4,070. Entire-home listings earned a slightly higher ADR of $397, and entire places brought in $4,112 per month. Houses averaged $4,208 per month, while apartments averaged $2,512.
Year-over-year momentum is strong. Occupancy is up 24.5% from September 2025, ADR is up 9.4%, and revenue is up 20.7%. Over the longer record, 2026 year to date (nine months) shows 42.7% occupancy, a $404 ADR and $4,905 average monthly revenue. That compares with 41.2% occupancy, a $373 ADR and $4,346 monthly revenue for full-year 2025. The regional high point remains 2020, when occupancy reached 55.5% and monthly revenue averaged $4,207, and 2021 revenue was higher still at $4,858 on a $367 ADR.
The demand base is large. The Pocono Mountains region draws roughly 30 million visitors a year, and Pocono Lake sits beside Tobyhanna State Park and Gouldsboro State Park. Pocono Lake itself has a population of 3,535. Most visitors come from the New York City and Philadelphia metro areas, within a two to three hour drive, which keeps weekend and short-notice demand steady. The result is a high-rate, moderate-occupancy market where pricing strength matters more than filling every night.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35% |
| Feb | 41% |
| Mar | 28% |
| Apr | 37% |
| May | 38% |
| Jun | 48% |
| Jul | 61% |
| Aug | 63% |
| Sep | 33% |
| Oct | 38% |
| Nov | 38% |
| Dec | 42% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Pocono Mtns market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Pocono Mtns market as a whole, which includes Pocono Lake, so these counts are not Pocono Lake-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 516 | 21,759 | ★ 4.56 |
| 2 | Pocono Rental Management | 123 | 5,740 | ★ 4.64 |
| 3 | LiveFree Hospitality | 96 | 7,069 | ★ 4.78 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 85 | 2,357 | ★ 4.39 |
| 5 | Techvestor | 75 | 6,155 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Pocono Lake?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 30.4% |
| vrbo | 7.3% |
| both | 62.3% |
Home Value Trends (Pocono Lake)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Pocono Lake, which is served primarily by Tobyhanna Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Tobyhanna Township adopted Short-Term Rental Ordinance No. 569 on June 28, 2022. It was amended in October 2022 and again in February 2024. Any dwelling rented for fewer than 30 days counts as an STR and needs an annual township permit.
The permit costs about $600 for a first-time application and about $500 for renewal. Permits are valid for one year, must be renewed before expiration, and are not transferable when a property is sold. Applicants must carry $500,000 in general liability insurance. Properties that are not on central sewer must pass a septic evaluation and show that the tank was pumped within the past three years. The permit number must appear in online listings and be posted at the property.
STRs are allowed in all residential zoning districts in the township. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement and no annual night cap. Occupancy is capped at two persons per bedroom plus two. The February 2024 revision set that limit and reduced violation fines to fall within Pennsylvania state guidelines, and an affidavit requirement was added to the application in January 2024.
Lodging taxes total 9% for stays under 30 days: a 6% Pennsylvania state hotel occupancy tax and a 3% Monroe County hotel excise tax. Hosts should verify that the booking platform collects them and register with the county if it does not.
Many gated lake communities in the Poconos have their own homeowner or property owner association rules. These can restrict or prohibit short-term renting even where the township allows it. Enforcement severity is rated moderate, and it is documentation-heavy.
Market Comparison
The Pocono Mountains region STR market is a high-rate, moderate-occupancy market. The September 2026 ADR is $392 and occupancy is 35.9%. At its August peak the seasonal average reaches 62.6%, but the market sits well below that for most of the year.
The pattern reflects the property mix and the guest base. Pocono Lake demand is built around cabins, lake homes and resorts, which suit multi-night leisure trips and command higher nightly rates, but they also depend on weekends and school and holiday calendars. The result is revenue of $4,070 per month in September 2026, supported by a high rate rather than high occupancy.
The growth rates stand out. Occupancy is up 24.5%, ADR is up 9.4% and revenue is up 20.7% year over year. Occupancy is still below the 2020 high of 55.5%, so the market has not fully returned to pandemic-era demand even as rates are higher, with the 2026 year to date ADR at $404 against $309 in 2020.
Operator concentration is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Pocono Lake, so this profile omits it. Investors should compare any target property against these regional figures and against comparable listings in its own community.
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