You would be hard pressed to find anyone from northern New Jersey or New York City that is unfamiliar with the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania. As you might expect, the popularity of the area has also created a demand for Pocono Mountain real estate. While the Pocono mountains still offer great vacation destinations, year around housing has grown significantly. When you consider the beautiful atmosphere of the area, there is no surprise at the growth in the popularity of the Pocono mountains.

I started taking my family camping in the area decades ago. Each visit, we’d take the time to check out the Pocono vacation homes in the area. Back then, there were few home styles to chose from. There was little attention given to energy conservation or modern convenience in most of those older homes. But all that has changed since the mid 1990’s with the addition of modern, energy efficient and low maintenance homes.

Home shoppers today will find Pocono Mountain vacation homes in the latest styles with the best modern conveniences. The majority of the newer homes are located within private communities which offer a level of security and service that would be associated with high-end areas of New York and New Jersey. Shopping for later model vacation homes reveals their construction and conveniences match year around homes. Considering the fact that the Pocono region is less then 90 minutes from New York City, you can appreciate its wide appeal The Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania has become a prime year around destination for vacating families and a great place to relocate and enjoy the beauty of the many quaint little towns, private communities and lakes.