Sunset Lake, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cumberland County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,341 Population 2,235/sq mi density
$53,663 Median Income $21,345 per capita
$539,200 Home Value $249,881 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,663 median income, 3.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$539,200 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunset Lake, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,663
29% below
$21,345 per capita
Home Value
$539,200
91% above
Zillow: $249,881
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
26% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
36.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Sunset Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
191%
Poverty
293%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunset Lake a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sunset Lake residents earn a median household income of $53,663 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,345. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunset Lake is $539,200 , 91% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,881. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

25.0% of adults in Sunset Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sunset Lake has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,341
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density2,235/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,663
Per Capita$21,345
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty36.3%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110

Housing

F
Home Value$539,200
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$249,881
Housing Units240
Rent Burden35.9%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,760/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation62 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute10 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Sunset Lake was built in 1967.
18.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.