At a Glance
Median Income
$150,042
$62,002 per capita
Home Value
$441,000
Zillow: $348,949
Median Rent
$2,623/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
8.0% smoking rate
How White Meadow Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Meadow Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Meadow Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Meadow Lake residents earn a median household income of $150,042 , which is 100% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,002. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Meadow Lake is $441,000 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,949. Median rent is $2,623/month, with 31.3% 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 1963.
Education
57.6% of adults in White Meadow Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Meadow Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,706
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2,418/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$150,042
Per Capita$62,002
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$441,000
Rent$2,623
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$348,949
Housing Units2,836
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity21.9%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation731 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in White Meadow Lake was built in 1963.
26.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.