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Lake Mohawk, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Sussex County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
9,116 Population 1,816/sq mi density
$145,806 Median Income $72,116 per capita
$418,800 Home Value $441,667 Zillow
$1,838 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
41 Violent Crime/100K 638 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$145,806 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$418,800 home value, $1,838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Mohawk, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,806
94% above
$72,116 per capita
Home Value
$418,800
49% above
Zillow: $441,667
Median Rent
$1,838/mo
58% above
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
89% below
638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
73% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
24% below
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lake Mohawk Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Mohawk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
194%
Home Value
149%
Rent
158%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
173%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Mohawk a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Mohawk residents earn a median household income of $145,806 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,116. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,624 business establishments, including 285 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Mohawk is $418,800 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,667. Median rent is $1,838/month, with 25.8% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Lake Mohawk reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 638/100K.

Education

58.3% of adults in Lake Mohawk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Mohawk has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population9,116
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,816/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,806
Per Capita$72,116
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$6,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$418,800
Rent$1,838
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$441,667
Housing Units4,123
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent41/100K
Property638/100K

Health

Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation740 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+24.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Mohawk was built in 1961.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.