Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Market
Pocono Mountains region STRs averaged $392 ADR, 35.9% occupancy and $4,070 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Pocono Pines, 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 Pines. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Pocono Pines.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Pocono Pines is a census-designated place in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 2,007. Short-term rental performance is tracked at the level of the Pocono Mountains region, so the figures on this page describe the Pocono Mountains region STR market, which includes Pocono Pines. In September 2026 the region’s short-term rentals averaged an ADR of $392 at 35.9% occupancy, producing average monthly revenue of $4,070. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 24.5%, ADR rose 9.4% and revenue rose 20.7%. September is normally a soft month here, with a seasonal average occupancy of 33.1%, so the latest reading came in above its usual level.
Demand rests on the wider Pocono Mountains, which draw an estimated 30 million visitors a year, roughly 65% of them day-trippers and 35% overnight guests. Visitors come heavily from the New York City and Philadelphia metros, a two to three hour drive. Tourism is Monroe County’s largest industry, and the region set a record $7.2 billion in visitor spending in 2024. Nearby draws include Tobyhanna State Park, Lake Naomi, Camelback Mountain Resort, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Pocono Raceway events. No standalone visitor count is published for Pocono Pines itself.
For calendar-year context, the first nine months of 2026 show 42.7% occupancy, a $404 ADR and $4,905 in average monthly revenue, against 41.2%, $373 and $4,346 for full-year 2025. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Pocono Pines, so this profile omits them.
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 Pines, so these counts are not Pocono Pines-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 |
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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 Pines)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Pocono Pines is within Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, and short-term rentals are allowed. The township adopted a stand-alone STR ordinance (Chapter 114, Ord. No. 569) on June 28, 2022, defining an STR as any dwelling rented for fewer than 30 days. Operating without a township permit is a violation, and owners were required to be permitted by March 1, 2023.
The permit costs about $600 initially and is renewed annually at about $500, with extra reviews after the third adding $200 each. Applications require a floor plan and parking diagram, and homes without central sewer need a septic evaluation with proof of pumping within three years. Rentals are permitted in all residential zoning districts, subject to permit, inspection, parking, occupancy and septic requirements.
There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. A February 2024 revision set occupancy at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2, with a maximum of 10 guests total, and reduced fines to align with Pennsylvania state guidelines. A temporary cap on the number of STR permits was rescinded in 2025, so permits are currently uncapped.
Operators must register for and remit the Monroe County 3% hotel room rental excise tax plus the Pennsylvania 6% state tax, for 9% combined. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Many Pocono Pines homes sit inside private lake communities such as Lake Naomi and Locust Lake, whose HOA covenants may restrict or ban STRs regardless of township approval, so confirm community rules before buying.
Market Comparison
The Pocono Mountains region STR market leans on seasonal peaks and strong nightly rates. September 2026 occupancy was 35.9% at a $392 ADR, and the peak month of August reached 62.6% occupancy.
Year-to-date 2026 occupancy of 42.7% pairs with a $404 ADR, which lifts average monthly revenue to $4,905. Large houses, lake access and ski proximity support those rates, and the customer base is drawn from the New York City and Philadelphia metros within a two to three hour drive.
For investors, the trade-off is a pronounced seasonal swing in exchange for higher nightly rates. Year-over-year growth of 24.5% in occupancy and 9.4% in ADR points to improving demand. Top operator rankings are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Pocono Pines, so this profile omits them.
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