Upper Pohatcong, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Northampton County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,851 Population 2,848/sq mi density
$101,338 Median Income $40,449 per capita
$238,400 Home Value $332,234 Zillow
$1,556 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,338 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$238,400 home value, $1,556/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Upper Pohatcong, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,338
35% above
$40,449 per capita
Home Value
$238,400
15% below
Zillow: $332,234
Median Rent
$1,556/mo
34% above
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Upper Pohatcong Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
135%
Home Value
85%
Rent
134%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Upper Pohatcong a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Upper Pohatcong residents earn a median household income of $101,338 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,449. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Upper Pohatcong is $238,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,234. Median rent is $1,556/month, with 32.0% 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 1956.

Education

21.5% of adults in Upper Pohatcong hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Upper Pohatcong has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,851
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density2,848/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born14.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,338
Per Capita$40,449
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,400
Rent$1,556
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$332,234
Housing Units745
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation310 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Upper Pohatcong was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
14.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.