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Pompton Lakes.
About
Life in Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes is a community of 11,010 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $124,454, median rent runs about $1,845 per month, and median home values are around $442,400. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.
Pompton Lakes at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from North Macedonia (Macedonia)
Who lives in Pompton Lakes: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pompton Lakes, the largest foreign-born group is from North Macedonia (Macedonia) (17.6%), and 10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
57.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Pompton Lakes
In Pompton Lakes, rent runs 7% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
30.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
80.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $557,134 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Pompton Lakes
Unemployment in Passaic County, which includes Pompton Lakes, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Pompton Lakes: Passaic County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Passaic County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Pompton Lakes is about 2% of Passaic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Pompton Lakes Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.5 min avg
How Pompton Lakes residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pompton Lakes, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pompton Lakes runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
80.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
412.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pompton Lakes Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Passaic County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Passaic County, which includes Pompton Lakes, the most common type is flash flood, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Winter Weather | $13,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Flash Flood | $4,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Winter Weather | $1,500 |
| 2021 | 19 | Flash Flood | $40,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | High Wind | $56,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $76,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Flash Flood | $3.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Passaic County, county-wide
Pompton Lakes is about 2% of Passaic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Passaic County, which includes Pompton Lakes, is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
92
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Passaic County, county-wide
Pompton Lakes is about 2% of Passaic County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pompton Lakes has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.2"
Annual Snowfall
28.1"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.39" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.17" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.13" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.57" |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 3.95" |
| Oct | 64°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 3.77" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.05" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pompton Lakes
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pompton Lakes's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Chilton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Pompton Plains
Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 6.1 mi away · Wyckoff
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.3 mi away · Paterson
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes's student/teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pompton Lakes (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 10,557 students · in-state tuition $5,060 · 37% graduate · median earnings $52,092 (10 yrs after entry)
Passaic County Community College
8.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,260 students · in-state tuition $6,660 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,497 (10 yrs after entry)
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
8.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 1,778 students · in-state tuition $30,880 · 53% graduate · median earnings $46,839 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,774 students · in-state tuition $40,840 · 58% graduate · median earnings $64,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,203 students · in-state tuition $19,354 · 71% graduate · median earnings $66,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 226 students · in-state tuition $12,600 · 38% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
21 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
24 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
24 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
25 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pompton Lakes
Emanuel Einstein Pub. Lib.
333 Wanaque Avenue, Pompton Lakes
Cities Near Pompton Lakes
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Pompton Lakes FAQ
Is Pompton Lakes, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Pompton Lakes's median rent is $1,845/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $124,454/year. Median home value is $442,400.
Is Pompton Lakes, New Jersey safe?⌄
Pompton Lakes's violent crime rate was 81 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 412 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey?⌄
Passaic County, which includes Pompton Lakes, has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Pompton Lakes is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,845/month and median household income is $124,454/year. The median home value is $442,400. About 30% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Pompton Lakes is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from