Country Lake Estates, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Country Lake Estates is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,700. Residents earn $124,636 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
4,700 Population 4,123/sq mi density
$124,636 Median Income $44,288 per capita
$226,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,636 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,000 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,636
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $226,000
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.2%
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.4%
73% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,700
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density4,123/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 54%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,636
Per Capita$44,288
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$40,867M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$226,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.6%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation79 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+87.8%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute32 min
Libraries21

Is Country Lake Estates a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Country Lake Estates receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Country Lake Estates stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Country Lake Estates is $124,636, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Country Lake Estates among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Country Lake Estates is $226,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Country Lake Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Country Lake Estates has a population of 4,700 with a density of 4,123 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (54.3%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 27.7% Black.

Population

4,700
Total Population
4,123
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Country Lake Estates vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.3%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.7%
40% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Country Lake Estates vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Country Lake Estates is $124,636, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Country Lake Estates vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,636
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,288
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
IRS Avg AGI$97,584

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.4%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,536
County GDP$40,867M

Business (County)

Restaurants916
Healthcare1,413
Retail1,321
Manufacturing316

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,511
172% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.21%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Country Lake Estates is $226,000, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$226,000
20% below US avg
Median List Price$384,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$384,500
$/Sq Ft$172
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio87.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

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-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,511
172% above US avg
Effective Rate4.21%
In Country Lake Estates, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
3% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death6,658/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access91.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,413

Crime Rates: Country Lake Estates vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Safety Score

Country Lake Estates 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 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
13% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density4,123/sq mi
Coordinates39.9490°N, 74.5379°W
County FIPS34005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 24.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41%
D 57.6%

Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.2%
28% below US avg
High School+87.8%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,123/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries21
Healthcare Facilities1,413
Restaurants916
Retail Stores1,321

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)54

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Work from Home4.2%

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