Rainbow Lakes, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Rainbow Lakes is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,376. Residents earn $109,083 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,376 Population 1,251/sq mi density
$109,083 Median Income $49,371 per capita
$531,700 Home Value
$2,079 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$109,083 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$531,700 home value, $2,079/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,083
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $531,700
89% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 62.8%
86% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,079
79% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.1%
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rainbow Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,376
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,083
Per Capita$49,371
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Commute23 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$531,700
Rent$2,079
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression14.9%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain49.2 in/yr
Elevation513 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+96.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Libraries37

Is Rainbow Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rainbow Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rainbow Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rainbow Lakes is $109,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Rainbow Lakes among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rainbow Lakes is $531,700, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,079 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Rainbow Lakes is a highly educated community — 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Rainbow Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Rainbow Lakes has a population of 1,376 with a density of 1,251 people per square mile. The median age is 31.7 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.2%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

1,376
Total Population
1,251
People / sq mi
31.7yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Rainbow Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.7%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.3%
141% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rainbow Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rainbow Lakes is $109,083, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Rainbow Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,083
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,371
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
IRS Avg AGI$156,784

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,002
County GDP$74,395M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,349
Healthcare1,822
Retail1,639
Manufacturing496

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.0 min
Work from Home19.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Rainbow Lakes is $531,700, 89% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,079 (79% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$531,700
89% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,079
79% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied65.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,570
288% above US avg
Effective Rate2.55%
In Rainbow Lakes, 21.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% report depression. 17.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rainbow Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.1%
34% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma8.1%
COPD3.3%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity17.8%
Depression14.9%
Mental Distress13.4%
Physical Distress9.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate76.1%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.4/10
Exercise Access98.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,822

Crime Rates: Rainbow Lakes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Rainbow Lakes has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.2 inches
29% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation513 ft (156 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,251/sq mi
Coordinates40.8741°N, 74.4550°W
County FIPS34027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 62.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.8%
86% above US avg
High School+96.2%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,251/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities1,822
Restaurants1,349
Retail Stores1,639

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.0 min
Work from Home19.2%

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