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Pompton Lakes, NJ
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Pompton Lakes, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Pompton Lakes a Good Place to Live?
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.