Living in White Meadow Lake, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Meadow Lake · Census data 2020–2024
White Meadow Lake has 8,842 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $149,324 (44% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $470,800, the median rent is $2,686/month.
White Meadow Lake at a glance
- Population
- 8,842
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $149,324State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $470,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,686/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is White Meadow Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Meadow Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Meadow Lake the median home value is $470,800, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,686 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,866 a month in housing costs.
White Meadow Lake median household income
The median household income in White Meadow Lake is $149,324 and the income per person is $61,250. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in White Meadow Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,837
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 0.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.12
White Meadow Lake demographics
- Population
- 8,842
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 2,832
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Meadow Lake ›
Education in White Meadow Lake
57.5% of adults 25 and older in White Meadow Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Meadow Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
White Meadow Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Meadow Lake | 8,842 | $149,324 | $470,800 | $2,686 |
| Hibernia | 115 | $121,205 | $451,800 | — |
| Rockaway | 6,613 | $107,053 | $448,100 | $1,587 |
| Mount Hope | 3,120 | $86,607 | $398,000 | $1,585 |
| Lake Telemark | 1,506 | $110,042 | $464,100 | — |
| Denville | 17,205 | $160,817 | $564,600 | $1,817 |
| Dover | 18,563 | $73,737 | $366,700 | $1,825 |
| Victory Gardens | 1,759 | $62,550 | $250,600 | $1,518 |
| Wharton | 7,318 | $85,767 | $380,700 | $1,720 |
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What is the median household income in White Meadow Lake, NJ?
The median household income in White Meadow Lake is $149,324, 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 White Meadow Lake?
The median home value in White Meadow Lake is $470,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in White Meadow Lake?
The median gross rent in White Meadow Lake is $2,686 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is White Meadow Lake, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in White Meadow Lake?
The median age in White Meadow Lake is 39.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in White Meadow Lake?
The average commute to work in White Meadow Lake is 27 minutes; 27.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Meadow Lake?
The unemployment rate in White Meadow Lake is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Meadow Lake?
57.5% of adults in White Meadow Lake 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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