At a Glance
Median Income
$114,057
$54,035 per capita
Home Value
$318,600
Zillow: $441,667
Median Rent
$1,563/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hopatcong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hopatcong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hopatcong 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
Hopatcong residents earn a median household income of $114,057 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,035. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hopatcong is $318,600 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,667. Median rent is $1,563/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Hopatcong reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 277/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.2% of adults in Hopatcong hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hopatcong has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population14,470
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,330/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,057
Per Capita$54,035
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$318,600
Rent$1,563
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$441,667
Housing Units6,496
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property277/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,045 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Hopatcong was built in 1963.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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