New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Upper Greenwood Lake is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,621. Residents earn $124,297 per year, which is 65% above the national average.
Based on current data, Upper Greenwood Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Upper Greenwood Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Upper Greenwood Lake is $124,297, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Upper Greenwood Lake among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 54 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Upper Greenwood Lake is $331,400, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,120 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Upper Greenwood Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. 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 39.
| English Only | 85.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,297 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,728 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,224 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,402 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,191 |
| County GDP | $29,074M |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Healthcare | 1,495 |
| Retail | 1,866 |
| Manufacturing | 611 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.46% |
| Commute Time | 53.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $331,400 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $499,000 |
| Median List Price | $499,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $334 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,120 |
| 82% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.46% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1859°N, 74.3782°W |
| County FIPS | 34031 |
Winner: Republican by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,322/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Retail Stores | 1,866 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 53.5 min |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |