New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Lake Hopatcong is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,383. Residents earn $111,614 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Hopatcong receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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. Lake Hopatcong stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Hopatcong is $111,614, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Lake Hopatcong among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Hopatcong is $388,300, 38% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,599 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lake Hopatcong experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 82.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.6% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,614 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,567 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% 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 | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $388,300 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $613,500 |
| Median List Price | $613,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $321 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.4% |
| Price Drops | 5.6% |
| Inventory | 18 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,599 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| 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 | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,000 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,405/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9596°N, 74.6095°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,405/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |