At a Glance
Median Income
$107,065
$46,341 per capita
Home Value
$424,200
Zillow: $1,156,954
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
9.0% smoking rate
How Lake Telemark Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Telemark's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Telemark a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Telemark residents earn a median household income of $107,065 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,341. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% 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 Telemark is $424,200 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,156,954. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
47.0% of adults in Lake Telemark hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Telemark has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,519
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$107,065
Per Capita$46,341
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$424,200
Rent
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$1,156,954
Housing Units458
Rent Burden43.7%
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation690 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Telemark was built in 1961.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
14.3% 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.