At a Glance
Median Income
$111,614
$54,567 per capita
Home Value
$388,300
Zillow: $441,667
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
9.8% smoking rate
How Lake Hopatcong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Hopatcong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Hopatcong a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Hopatcong residents earn a median household income of $111,614 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,567. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% 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 Hopatcong is $388,300 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,667. Median rent is $1,599/month, with 32.6% 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 1962.
Education
43.0% of adults in Lake Hopatcong hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Hopatcong has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population10,383
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density1,405/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,614
Per Capita$54,567
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$388,300
Rent$1,599
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$441,667
Housing Units4,363
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,000 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Hopatcong was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.