Moving to Tobyhanna Army Depot
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.
Also known as: Tobyhanna
Tobyhanna Army Depot, in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, is the Defense Department’s premier electronics and C5ISR repair depot. Families PCSing here settle in the Mount Pocono area near the depot or the Scranton and Stroudsburg areas, in an affordable, scenic mountain market within reach of New York and Philadelphia.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-post housing is limited, so most families live in the surrounding Poconos. The Mount Pocono and Tobyhanna area sits closest to the depot, the Stroudsburg area to the south offers more amenities and schools, and the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area to the west provides a larger, affordable market. Northeastern Pennsylvania is moderately priced, so buying is common.
Where military families live near Tobyhanna Army Depot
Families PCSing to Tobyhanna Army Depot most often settle in Mount Pocono / Tobyhanna, Stroudsburg area, Scranton / Wilkes-Barre. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pocono / Tobyhanna | $1,400-$1,900 | $260k-$370k | 5-15 min | Closest to the depot with a mountain-community feel. |
| Stroudsburg area | $1,450-$1,950 | $280k-$390k | 20-30 min | More amenities and schools to the south. |
| Scranton / Wilkes-Barre | $1,200-$1,650 | $200k-$300k | 30-45 min | Larger, affordable market to the west. |
2026 BAH near Tobyhanna Army Depot
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Tobyhanna Army Depot is set by the PA254 (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $1,740 | $1,488 |
| E-7 | $1,956 | $1,674 |
| O-3 | $2,085 | $1,827 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Tobyhanna Army Depot
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocono Mountain East High School | High | Pocono Mountain School District | Swiftwater |
| North Pocono High School | High | North Pocono School District | Moscow |
| Tobyhanna Elementary Center | Elementary | Pocono Mountain School District | Pocono Pines |
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Where do most families live near Tobyhanna Army Depot?
The Mount Pocono and Tobyhanna area sits closest to the depot with a mountain-community feel. The Stroudsburg area to the south offers more amenities and schools. The Scranton and Wilkes-Barre area to the west provides a larger, more affordable market about 30 to 45 minutes away.
What is the Poconos area like for military families?
It is scenic and affordable, in the wooded Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Home prices are moderate, winters are snowy, and the outdoor recreation is excellent. The area is within about two hours of both New York City and Philadelphia, so bigger-city trips are an easy weekend drive.
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