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Crandon Lakes, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,258 Population 491/sq mi density
$92,434 Median Income $43,211 per capita
$279,500 Home Value $455,030 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,621 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,434 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$279,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Crandon Lakes, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,434
23% above
$43,211 per capita
Home Value
$279,500
1% below
Zillow: $455,030
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
10% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Crandon Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crandon Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
99%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
110%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crandon Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crandon Lakes residents earn a median household income of $92,434 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,211. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crandon Lakes is $279,500 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,030. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Crandon Lakes reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,621/100K.

Education

37.2% of adults in Crandon Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crandon Lakes has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,258
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density491/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,434
Per Capita$43,211
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$279,500
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$455,030
Housing Units478
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,621/100K

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation853 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Crandon Lakes was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.