New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Lake Mohawk is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 9,116. Residents earn $145,806 per year, which is 94% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Mohawk receives an overall livability score of 5.0 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. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lake Mohawk stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Mohawk is $145,806, which is significantly higher than the national average — 94% above $75,149. This places Lake Mohawk among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Mohawk is $418,800, 49% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,838 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lake Mohawk is a highly educated community — 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lake Mohawk experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. 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 39.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $145,806 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $72,116 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,129 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,341 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,624 |
| County GDP | $6,729M |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Healthcare | 375 |
| Retail | 406 |
| Manufacturing | 97 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |
| Census Median | $418,800 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $369 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,838 |
| 58% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,140 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.1% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,516/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.8 inches |
| 28% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 740 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0130°N, 74.6715°W |
| County FIPS | 34037 |
Winner: Republican by 24.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.3% |
| 73% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,816/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 375 |
| Restaurants | 285 |
| Retail Stores | 406 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 19.4% |