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Lackawaxen

Address

169 Urban Road
Hawley, PA 18428
United States

Phone:
(570) 685-7288
Fax:
(570) 685-2550
URL:
https://www.lackawaxentownshippa.gov/
School District
Wallenpaupack Area
Tax Rate
15.7500 mills

Lackawaxen Township is a vast, forested municipality in northern Pike County, Pennsylvania, rich in natural beauty, river heritage, and historical significance. Nestled between the Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers, it offers a tranquil blend of outdoor recreation, lake communities, and cultural legacy. Here's a detailed profile:

🏞️ Geography & Location

  • Area: ~81.2 square miles (land: 79.3, water: 1.9)
  • Elevation: ~1,200 feet
  • Coordinates: 41.483° N, 75.021° W
  • Borders: Shohola Township (east), Blooming Grove and Greene Townships (south), Palmyra Township (west), and Wayne County (north)
  • Natural Features:
    • Delaware River and Lackawaxen River converge here
    • Adjacent to Delaware State Forest
    • Home to Zane Grey Museum and Roebling’s Delaware Aqueduct

👥 Population & Demographics

  • Population (2020 Census): 5,066
  • Estimated (2023): ~5,200
  • Density: ~64 people per square mile
  • Median Age: ~54.2 (significantly older than state average)
  • Racial Composition:
    • White: ~84%
    • Hispanic/Latino: ~9%
    • Black: ~3%
    • Asian & Other: ~4%

🏡 Housing & Communities

  • Primary Residences: Lake homes, riverfront cabins, seasonal retreats
  • Notable Developments:
    • Masthope Mountain Community
    • Woodloch Springs
    • Fawn Lake Forest
    • Beech Lake Estates
  • Homeownership Rate: ~87%
  • Median Home Value: ~$260,000

💼 Economy & Commute

  • Median Household Income: ~$80,000
  • Poverty Rate: ~6.1%
  • Employment Sectors: Hospitality, construction, healthcare, education, remote work
  • Commute Time: ~40 minutes average
  • Work-from-Home Rate: ~25%

🏛️ Government & Civic Life

  • Established: 1798
  • Government Type: Second-class township
  • Board of Supervisors: 3 elected members
  • Services:
    • Road maintenance
    • Code enforcement
    • Parks & recreation
    • Emergency services via Lackawaxen Fire Department and local EMS

🎓 Education

  • School District: Wallenpaupack Area School District
    • Students typically attend Wallenpaupack Area High School and Middle School
  • Nearby Colleges: Lackawanna College, East Stroudsburg University

🧭 Cultural & Environmental Notes

  • Zane Grey Museum: Celebrates the famed Western novelist who lived in Lackawaxen
  • Roebling Bridge: Oldest wire suspension bridge in the U.S., designed by John A. Roebling (Brooklyn Bridge fame)
  • Recreation: Kayaking, fishing, hiking, eagle watching, and skiing at Ski Big Bear
  • Conservation: Active land preservation and zoning efforts to protect forest and river corridors
Type
Township
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