Tannersville is one of the most recognizable names in the Poconos, largely thanks to Camelback Mountain Resort and Pocono Premium Outlets. But behind the tourist-facing side, it’s also a real residential community. Here’s what living in Tannersville actually looks like.
New to the idea of the Poconos generally? Start with Living in the Poconos: The Complete Guide, or compare Tannersville to Stroudsburg.
What Makes Tannersville Different
Tannersville’s identity is built around recreation and tourism — Camelback Mountain Resort (skiing, and the Camelbeach water park in summer) and Pocono Premium Outlets draw visitors year-round. For residents, that means more amenities and activity close to home than in quieter parts of the county, along with more seasonal traffic during peak periods.
Housing in Tannersville
Housing here ranges from standard residential neighborhoods to resort-adjacent communities and vacation-oriented properties, reflecting the area’s dual role as both a home base and a getaway destination. Based on local MLS/PMAR data, Tannersville’s average sale price over the trailing 21 months (Jan 2025–Sep 2026), weighted by the number of sales each month, has been $379,226 across 130 closed sales, running about 6% above the Monroe County-wide average of $356,659 over the same period — among the highest of Monroe County’s town-level averages, reflecting the premium resort-adjacent and Camelback-area properties carry. The most recent reported month (September 2026) came in lower, at $310,938 across just 4 sales — about 16% below the county’s September figure, the opposite direction from the long-run comparison. With so few homes closing in a typical month, one or two sales at a different price point can move that month’s average sharply; the 21-month weighted figure is the steadier read on where Tannersville typically sits.
Schools and Commute
As with the rest of Monroe County, effective property tax rates run above the Pennsylvania state average — commonly cited around 2.4%. Pennsylvania’s flat 3.07% income tax rate can meaningfully offset that difference for buyers coming from New Jersey or New York — see the full breakdown in the Living in the Poconos guide. Tannersville sits along Route 715 near I-80, keeping commuting into the Lehigh Valley and points east realistic, though seasonal tourist traffic is worth factoring in, especially around ski season and summer weekends.
Everyday Life
Between Camelback, Camelbeach, and Pocono Premium Outlets, Tannersville offers more built-in entertainment and shopping than most Poconos communities — a genuine advantage for residents who want recreation and retail close to home, without a long drive. It’s a busier, more visitor-facing town than the quieter lake communities further into the mountains.
Who Tannersville Fits Best
Tannersville tends to suit buyers who want year-round recreation and shopping close at hand, don’t mind seasonal tourist activity, and may be interested in vacation-rental potential alongside full-time living. If you’re looking for a quieter, more secluded setting, one of the other town guides is likely a better match. See Best Places to Live in the Poconos for the full comparison.
Thinking About Tannersville?
I work throughout Monroe County, including Tannersville’s mix of resort, rental, and full-time residential properties. If you’re weighing Tannersville against other parts of the Poconos, I’d be glad to walk you through the specifics. Start browsing listings, or get in touch directly to talk it through.
Sources: MLS/PMAR (Pocono Mountains Association of Realtors) sales data, U.S. Census data on Monroe County municipalities, SmartAsset and Ownwell property tax analyses. Averages are weighted by the number of homes sold each month, so busy months count more than slow ones. Figures are approximate and change over time — contact us for current, property-specific numbers.