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White Meadow Lake, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
8,706 Population 2,418/sq mi density
$150,042 Median Income $62,002 per capita
$441,000 Home Value $348,949 Zillow
$2,623 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 813 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$150,042 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$441,000 home value, $2,623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.6% bachelor's degree or higher

White Meadow Lake, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$150,042
100% above
$62,002 per capita
Home Value
$441,000
56% above
Zillow: $348,949
Median Rent
$2,623/mo
126% above
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
92% below
813/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
71% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
32% below
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
200%
Home Value
156%
Rent
226%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
171%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Meadow Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.2% (17% 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.

Safety & Crime

White Meadow Lake reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 813/100K.

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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,706
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2,418/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$150,042
Per Capita$62,002
Unemployment4.2%
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%

Crime

F
Violent31/100K
Property813/100K

Health

Obesity21.9%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.