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Lake Hopatcong, NJ
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Lake Hopatcong, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Lake Hopatcong a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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.
Safety & Crime
Lake Hopatcong reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 578/100K.
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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.