Living in Lopatcong, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lopatcong · Census data 2020–2024
Lopatcong has 9,321 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $91,114 (12% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $358,400, the median rent is $1,582/month.
Lopatcong at a glance
- Population
- 9,321
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $91,114State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $358,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,582/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Lopatcong a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lopatcong
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lopatcong the median home value is $358,400, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,582 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,140 a month in housing costs.
Lopatcong median household income
The median household income in Lopatcong is $91,114 and the income per person is $49,455. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lopatcong: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,113
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 0.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.22
Lopatcong demographics
- Population
- 9,321
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 4,098
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lopatcong ›
Education in Lopatcong
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Lopatcong have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lopatcong
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Lopatcong vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lopatcong | 9,321 | $91,114 | $358,400 | $1,582 |
| Lopatcong Overlook | 453 | $73,299 | $254,600 | — |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
| Upper Stewartsville | 128 | $250,001 | $405,600 | — |
| Phillipsburg | 15,299 | $68,324 | $193,200 | $1,167 |
| Upper Pohatcong | 1,876 | $103,444 | $280,300 | $1,606 |
| Chestnut Hill | 7,086 | $124,089 | $375,000 | $1,876 |
| Harmony | 2,517 | $92,176 | $353,900 | $1,719 |
| Greenwich | 5,512 | $169,079 | $474,900 | $2,411 |
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What is the median household income in Lopatcong, NJ?
The median household income in Lopatcong is $91,114, 12% lower 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 Lopatcong?
The median home value in Lopatcong is $358,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lopatcong?
The median gross rent in Lopatcong is $1,582 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Lopatcong, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%.
What is the median age in Lopatcong?
The median age in Lopatcong is 46.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lopatcong?
The average commute to work in Lopatcong is 39 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lopatcong?
The unemployment rate in Lopatcong is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lopatcong?
40.9% of adults in Lopatcong 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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