New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Lake Hiawatha is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,406. Residents earn $101,500 per year, which is 35% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Hiawatha receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lake Hiawatha stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Hiawatha is $101,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 35% above $75,149. This places Lake Hiawatha among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Hiawatha is $402,500, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,426 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lake Hiawatha is a highly educated community — 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lake Hiawatha experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 57.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.6% |
| 218% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $101,500 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,688 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $402,500 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $612,450 |
| Median List Price | $612,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $302 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.0% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,426 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 19.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 7.7% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 13.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 270 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8815°N, 74.3826°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.0% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,460/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |