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Lake Hiawatha, NJ
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Lake Hiawatha, NJ
At a Glance
How Lake Hiawatha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Hiawatha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake Hiawatha a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake Hiawatha residents earn a median household income of $101,500 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,688. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Lake Hiawatha is $402,500 , 43% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,945. Median rent is $1,426/month, with 19.0% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Lake Hiawatha reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 935/100K.
Education
51.0% of adults in Lake Hiawatha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Hiawatha has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.