Living in Lake Mohawk, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Mohawk · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Mohawk has 9,508 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $149,135 (44% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $441,700, the median rent is $1,989/month.
Lake Mohawk at a glance
- Population
- 9,508
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $149,135State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $441,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,989/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Lake Mohawk a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Mohawk
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Mohawk the median home value is $441,700, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,989 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,935 a month in housing costs.
Lake Mohawk median household income
The median household income in Lake Mohawk is $149,135 and the income per person is $70,358. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lake Mohawk: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,109
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.47
Lake Mohawk demographics
- Population
- 9,508
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,839
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Mohawk ›
Education in Lake Mohawk
60.8% of adults 25 and older in Lake Mohawk have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 25.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Mohawk
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Lake Mohawk vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mohawk | 9,508 | $149,135 | $441,700 | $1,989 |
| Sparta | 20,077 | $167,963 | $484,200 | $1,864 |
| Hopatcong | 14,565 | $115,758 | $340,700 | $1,777 |
| Andover | 728 | $92,750 | $400,000 | $1,597 |
| Ogdensburg | 2,160 | $105,551 | $324,500 | $1,445 |
| Newton | 8,369 | $76,221 | $302,700 | $1,442 |
| Byram | 8,119 | $138,854 | $389,900 | $1,561 |
| Lake Hopatcong | 10,259 | $117,625 | $424,200 | $1,686 |
| Jefferson | 20,587 | $119,836 | $428,200 | $1,480 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Mohawk, NJ?
The median household income in Lake Mohawk is $149,135, 44% 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 Lake Mohawk?
The median home value in Lake Mohawk is $441,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lake Mohawk?
The median gross rent in Lake Mohawk is $1,989 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Lake Mohawk, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Lake Mohawk?
The median age in Lake Mohawk is 43.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lake Mohawk?
The average commute to work in Lake Mohawk is 35 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Mohawk?
The unemployment rate in Lake Mohawk is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Mohawk?
60.8% of adults in Lake Mohawk 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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