New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Pompton Lakes is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 11,010. Residents earn $119,038 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pompton Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pompton Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pompton Lakes is $119,038, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Pompton Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Pompton Lakes is $411,100, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,822 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pompton Lakes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 832 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pompton Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 72.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.5% |
| 105% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,038 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,389 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,224 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,402 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,191 |
| County GDP | $29,074M |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Healthcare | 1,495 |
| Retail | 1,866 |
| Manufacturing | 611 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $411,100 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $539,112 |
| Median List Price | $459,000 |
| Median List Price | $459,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $333 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,822 |
| 57% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.4% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Total Violent | 80.5/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 9.0/100K |
| Robbery | 17.9/100K |
| Assault | 53.7/100K |
| Total Property | 832.1/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 116.3/100K |
| Theft | 697.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 17.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0027°N, 74.2867°W |
| County FIPS | 34031 |
Winner: Republican by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,810/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Retail Stores | 1,866 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |