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Upper Pohatcong, NJ
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Upper Pohatcong, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Upper Pohatcong a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% 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.
Safety & Crime
Upper Pohatcong reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 777/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.