At a Glance
Median Income
$119,038
$52,389 per capita
Home Value
$411,100
Zillow: $539,112
Median Rent
$1,822/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
530/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $539,112. 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 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 530/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population11,010
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density3,810/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,038
Per Capita$52,389
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$29,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,224
Housing
A+
Home Value$411,100
Rent$1,822
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$539,112
Housing Units4,311
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property530/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary46/100K
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.