Pompton Lakes, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Passaic County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
11,010 Population 3,810/sq mi density
$119,038 Median Income $52,389 per capita
$411,100 Home Value $560,921 Zillow
$1,822 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
72 Violent Crime/100K 607 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$119,038 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$411,100 home value, $1,822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pompton Lakes, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,038
58% above
$52,389 per capita
Home Value
$411,100
46% above
Zillow: $560,921
Median Rent
$1,822/mo
57% above
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
607/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
23% above
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
16% below
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Pompton Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pompton Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
158%
Home Value
146%
Rent
157%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pompton Lakes a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pompton Lakes residents earn a median household income of $119,038 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,389. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,191 business establishments, including 1,085 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pompton Lakes is $411,100 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,921. Median rent is $1,822/month, with 21.0% 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 1959.

Safety & Crime

Pompton Lakes reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 607/100K.

Education

41.4% of adults in Pompton Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pompton Lakes has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). 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 38.

Data Overview

People

Population11,010
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,810/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,038
Per Capita$52,389
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224

Housing

A+
Home Value$411,100
Rent$1,822
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$560,921
Housing Units4,311
Rent Burden21.0%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property607/100K

Health

Obesity26.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,211/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation213 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Did You Know?

Pompton Lakes was founded in 1682.
The median home in Pompton Lakes was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,085 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.