At a Glance
Median Income
$145,806
$72,116 per capita
Home Value
$418,800
Zillow: $441,667
Median Rent
$1,838/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
8.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Mohawk a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 2.3% (36% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,116
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,816/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,806
Per Capita$72,116
Unemployment2.3%
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%
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
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
Broadband96.1%
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.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 285 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.