At a Glance
Median Income
$196,343
$75,765 per capita
Home Value
$594,000
Zillow: $641,996
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
3,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr
How Packanack Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Packanack Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Packanack Lake 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
Packanack Lake residents earn a median household income of $196,343 , which is 161% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,765. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Packanack Lake is $594,000 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $641,996. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 23.1% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Packanack Lake reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,015/100K.
Education
66.0% of adults in Packanack Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Packanack Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,126
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density3,294/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$196,343
Per Capita$75,765
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.2%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A+
Home Value$594,000
Rent$3,501
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$641,996
Housing Units2,015
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property3,015/100K
Health
Obesity23.5%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation197 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+26.2%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Packanack Lake was built in 1955.
26.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.