Choose Country

Arrowhead Lake, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Arrowhead Lake is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 107. Residents earn $71,750 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
107 Population 486/sq mi density
$71,750 Median Income $38,964 per capita
$195,300 Home Value
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,300 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,750
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $195,300
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.8%
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.3%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Arrowhead Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population107
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80%
Veterans92.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,750
Per Capita$38,964
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$7,363M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units46
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking12.1%
Depression17.7%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain47.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation61 ft (19 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute20 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries4

Is Arrowhead Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Arrowhead Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Arrowhead Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Arrowhead Lake is $71,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Arrowhead Lake is $195,300, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Arrowhead Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches, including 11.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Arrowhead Lake has a population of 107 with a density of 486 people per square mile. The median age is 48.2 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.4%).

Population

107
Total Population
486
People / sq mi
48.2yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Arrowhead Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.3%
0% below US avg
Spanish21.7%
62% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Arrowhead Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Arrowhead Lake is $71,750, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Arrowhead Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,750
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,964
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$71,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,492
County GDP$7,363M

Business (County)

Restaurants115
Healthcare143
Retail159
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Arrowhead Lake is $195,300, 31% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$195,300
31% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units46
Median Year Built1976

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Effective Rate4.38%
In Arrowhead Lake, 30.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 12.1% are current smokers. 17.7% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Arrowhead Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
6% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.2%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.1%
14% below US avg
Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression17.7%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.4%
Short Sleep33.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.6%
12% below US avg
Checkup Rate68.0%
Dental Visits63.0%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access66.7%
Healthcare Facilities143
Arrowhead Lake has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.7 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.7 inches
26% above US avg
Snowfall11.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation61 ft (19 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density486/sq mi
Coordinates39.4751°N, 75.3178°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 39.6%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.8%
62% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.24
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density486/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities143
Restaurants115
Retail Stores159

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.0%

Nearby Cities

West Park, NJ 1,521 pop · 3.8 mi Silver Lake CDP (Cumberland County), NJ 1,447 pop · 4.2 mi Sunset Lake, NJ 1,341 pop · 4.7 mi Seabrook Farms, NJ 1,469 pop · 5.5 mi Bridgeton, NJ 26,836 pop · 5.7 mi Alloway, NJ 1,473 pop · 6.2 mi Gouldtown, NJ 1,555 pop · 7.9 mi Olivet, NJ 1,647 pop · 8.7 mi Rosenhayn, NJ 1,066 pop · 9.6 mi Salem, NJ 5,315 pop · 10.5 mi Elmer, NJ 1,152 pop · 11.1 mi Woodstown, NJ 3,690 pop · 12.1 mi Centre Grove, NJ 1,371 pop · 12.5 mi Auburn, NJ 1,209 pop · 14.9 mi
Compare Arrowhead Lake with another city: