Wayne County, located in the northeast corner of Pennsylvania, covers 763 square miles with a population density of 65.4 persons per square mile. The county adjoins three metro areas, and is almost exactly midway along the Boston – Washington, DC axis. Superb access to the northeast transportation network allows products and services to reach 50 million people within 1/2 day drive.
Wayne County is one of four Pocono Counties, joining Carbon, Monroe, and Pike Counties in possessing all the natural beauty associated with the Pocono Mountains. The Counties typically work together to address various needs, share agencies, promote tourism jointly, and address political concerns.
Our four-season climate brings ever-changing vistas and allows for year-round enjoyment of our natural beauty. Our most important natural feature is water. Wayne County has more bodies of water than any other county in Pennsylvania. The two largest water areas are the Delaware River and Lake Wallenpaupack, which we share with neighboring Pike County. Both offer the best of boating, camping, wildlife observation, and downright relaxation.
Our proximity to metro areas, yet comparable lower cost of living, and outstanding quality of life, account for Wayne County’s population growth of 19.5% during the last census period. In fact Wayne, Monroe and Pike together expanded at a rate over 12 times that of the State as a whole. This growth leads to an increasing labor supply with a substantial cost advantage to employers.
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