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Packanack Lake, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,126 Population 3,294/sq mi density
$196,343 Median Income $75,765 per capita
$594,000 Home Value $641,996 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 3,015 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$196,343 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$594,000 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Packanack Lake, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$196,343
161% above
$75,765 per capita
Home Value
$594,000
111% above
Zillow: $641,996
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
62% below
3,015/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
96% above
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
27% below
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)

Income
261%
Home Value
211%
Rent
301%
Poverty
2%
Bachelor's
196%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
38%
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.