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Lake Hiawatha, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Samantha W.

Commute times in Lake Hiawatha -how bad?

Hey, I'm retired and Homes are going for about $402,500 on average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does...

8 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Hudson Flores

Best and worst neighborhoods in Lake Hiawatha

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 2 months ago and Homes are going for about $402,500 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

9 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Hudson Flores

Day-to-day life in Lake Hiawatha, NJ

Been living here since 2019. The median home value here is around $402,500, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development...

0 replies 14 upvotes living
Dylan C.

First time home buyer in Lake Hiawatha

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thoughts?

0 replies 3 upvotes housing
Jackson Howard

Cost of living reality check -Lake Hiawatha

Been living here since 2013. The median home value here is around $402,500, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Levi Williams

Worst things about Lake Hiawatha nobody talks about

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2016. It's a a small town city with about 10,406 people. The median home value here is around $402,500, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Jackson Howard

Internet providers in Lake Hiawatha?

Hello, You can expect to pay around $1,426 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Hiawatha sits at 47.3 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Levi Williams

Is it worth buying in Lake Hiawatha?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Hiawatha sits at 47.3 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 10,406 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The...

5 replies 12 upvotes housing
Hudson Flores

Things Lake Hiawatha needs to improve

So, I'm a college student here and Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience?

1 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
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