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Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ
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Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ
At a Glance
How Upper Greenwood Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upper Greenwood Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Upper Greenwood Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Upper Greenwood Lake residents earn a median household income of $124,297 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,728. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% 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 Upper Greenwood Lake is $331,400 , 18% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $582,023. Median rent is $2,120/month, with 51.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Upper Greenwood Lake reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 485/100K.
Education
38.8% of adults in Upper Greenwood Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upper Greenwood Lake 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.