Living in Hopatcong, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hopatcong · Census data 2020–2024
Hopatcong has 14,565 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $115,758 (12% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $340,700, the median rent is $1,777/month.
Hopatcong at a glance
- Population
- 14,565
- Median age
- 41State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $115,758State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $340,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,777/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Hopatcong a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hopatcong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hopatcong the median home value is $340,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,777 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,349 a month in housing costs.
Hopatcong median household income
The median household income in Hopatcong is $115,758 and the income per person is $56,016. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hopatcong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,496
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.44
Hopatcong demographics
- Population
- 14,565
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 5,964
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hopatcong ›
Education in Hopatcong
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Hopatcong have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hopatcong
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Hopatcong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong | 14,565 | $115,758 | $340,700 | $1,777 |
| Mount Arlington | 5,935 | $92,264 | $422,900 | $2,392 |
| Byram | 8,119 | $138,854 | $389,900 | $1,561 |
| Landing | 4,737 | $128,068 | $417,400 | $1,799 |
| Lake Hopatcong | 10,259 | $117,625 | $424,200 | $1,686 |
| Byram Center | 2,188 | $132,857 | $366,900 | $1,526 |
| Port Morris | 858 | $69,067 | $410,100 | $1,470 |
| Stanhope | 3,552 | $139,205 | $376,700 | $1,964 |
| Netcong | 3,659 | $83,958 | $346,100 | $1,432 |
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What is the median household income in Hopatcong, NJ?
The median household income in Hopatcong is $115,758, 12% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hopatcong?
The median home value in Hopatcong is $340,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hopatcong?
The median gross rent in Hopatcong is $1,777 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Hopatcong, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Hopatcong?
The median age in Hopatcong is 41 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hopatcong?
The average commute to work in Hopatcong is 37 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hopatcong?
The unemployment rate in Hopatcong is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hopatcong?
34.6% of adults in Hopatcong have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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