Lake Hopatcong, NJ Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Maverick Harris

Things that make Lake Hopatcong unique

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Hopatcong sits at 38.5 per 100K.

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Lillian B.

Lake Hopatcong is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, I'm a 55-year-old project manager and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $111,614 in Lake Hopatcong. With a population of 10,383, Lake Hopatcong is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The ...

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Maverick Harris

Dog-friendly places in Lake Hopatcong?

OK so I'm a 27-year-old marketing manager and With a population of 10,383, Lake Hopatcong is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? Thanks f...

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Adrian Lee

Moving to Lake Hopatcong with kids -good idea?

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from San Diego and Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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luca_heart

Is Lake Hopatcong still affordable?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $388,300, which seems about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Adrian Lee

Rent in Lake Hopatcong getting crazy

Hi all, I relocated for work and Median household income is $111,614, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Maverick Harris

Things Lake Hopatcong needs to improve

Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Autumn W.

Should I move to Lake Hopatcong or stay in Nashville?

Hey folks, With a population of 10,383, Lake Hopatcong is a small town. Median household income is $111,614, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting...

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