Packanack Lake, NJ Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Jace Turner Mar 12, 2026

Worst things about Packanack Lake nobody talks about

Longtime lurker here, The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned?

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Cooper White Feb 8, 2026

Couple moving to Packanack Lake from out of state

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $196,343 in Packanack Lake. The median home value here is around $594,000, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not per...

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Valentina H. Jun 14, 2025

What surprised you most about Packanack Lake?

I'm retired and The median home value here is around $594,000, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

0 replies 3 upvotes best-worst

Valentina H. Mar 4, 2025

Considering Packanack Lake vs Dallas -help me decide

So, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? Thanks for reading.

3 replies 8 upvotes moving