At a Glance
Median Income
$177,750
$91,237 per capita
Home Value
$612,800
Zillow: $539,112
Bachelor's Degree+
63.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
8.1% smoking rate
How Pines Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pines Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pines Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pines Lake residents earn a median household income of $177,750 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,237. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Pines Lake is $612,800 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,112. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
63.7% of adults in Pines Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pines Lake has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,989
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density2,231/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$177,750
Per Capita$91,237
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A+
Home Value$612,800
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$539,112
Housing Units1,157
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation275 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute35 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Pines Lake was built in 1964.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
18.2% 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.