Living in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pompton Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Pompton Lakes has 11,047 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $124,454 (20% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $442,400, the median rent is $1,845/month.
Pompton Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 11,047
- Median age
- 39.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $124,454State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $442,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,845/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pompton Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pompton Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pompton Lakes the median home value is $442,400, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,845 per month, which is 20.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,924 a month in housing costs.
Pompton Lakes median household income
The median household income in Pompton Lakes is $124,454 and the income per person is $55,018. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pompton Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,317
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.59
Pompton Lakes demographics
- Population
- 11,047
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 4,248
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pompton Lakes ›
Education in Pompton Lakes
43.8% of adults 25 and older in Pompton Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pompton Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Pompton Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Lakes | 11,047 | $124,454 | $442,400 | $1,845 |
| Pines Lake | 2,882 | $172,348 | $626,500 | — |
| Riverdale | 4,112 | $102,950 | $395,900 | $2,424 |
| Pompton Plains | 10,971 | $117,959 | $539,000 | $3,129 |
| Wanaque | 11,206 | $113,175 | $400,700 | $1,778 |
| Pequannock | 15,641 | $120,666 | $553,200 | $2,753 |
| Oakland | 12,768 | $162,019 | $591,300 | $1,383 |
| Butler | 8,133 | $111,557 | $442,500 | $1,599 |
| Bloomingdale | 7,716 | $127,500 | $432,000 | $1,753 |
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What is the median household income in Pompton Lakes, NJ?
The median household income in Pompton Lakes is $124,454, 20% 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 Pompton Lakes?
The median home value in Pompton Lakes is $442,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pompton Lakes?
The median gross rent in Pompton Lakes is $1,845 per month, about 20.8% of household income.
Is Pompton Lakes, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
What is the median age in Pompton Lakes?
The median age in Pompton Lakes is 39.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pompton Lakes?
The average commute to work in Pompton Lakes is 30 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pompton Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Pompton Lakes is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pompton Lakes?
43.8% of adults in Pompton Lakes 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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