The Escape: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in The Escape center on a median $48,603 (1.7× below Pike County median $81,323; 1.7× below Pennsylvania median $80,719), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $48,603 — below the Pennsylvania median ($80,718). Poverty rate 31.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $48,603 (vs Pennsylvania $80,719) |
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| Poverty Rate | 31.0% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.6% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% (vs Pennsylvania 5.4%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 67.1% |
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| Pct Walked | 9.9% |