The Town FilesLake Hopatcong, New Jersey
Community in Morris County · population 10,232 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $424,200
- Household income
- $117,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 46.0
Lake Hopatcong is a community of 10,232 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $424,200, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 82% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 81% of New Jersey towns.
How Lake Hopatcong ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Hopatcong is worth $424,200, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $117,625, which is more affordable than 58% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,686 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Hopatcong | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,686 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $117,625 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Lake Hopatcong
| People | Lake Hopatcong | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.7% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in Lake Hopatcong
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 48.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Hopatcong since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Morris County since 1996
Morris County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Morris County
Morris County had 298,824 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $101,208 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Lake Hopatcong itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Lake Hopatcong
2 public schools with 609 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Stanlick Elementary School | K-5 | 396 | 12.0 |
| Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School | PK-K | 213 | 10.1 |
Towns near Lake Hopatcong
- Hopatcong, NJ2.8 mi · 14,362 people · home $340,700
- Mount Arlington, NJ3.1 mi · 5,909 people · home $422,900
- Mount Hope, NJ4.2 mi · 2,930 people · home $398,000
- Jefferson, NJ4.2 mi · 20,538 people · home $428,200
- Landing, NJ4.6 mi · 4,296 people · home $417,400
- Wharton, NJ4.7 mi · 7,241 people · home $380,700
- Lake Mohawk, NJ4.9 mi · 9,759 people · home $441,700
- Roxbury, NJ5.4 mi · 22,950 people · home $465,700
Lake Hopatcong questions
Is Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Hopatcong scores better for retirees than 70% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 82%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Lake Hopatcong?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Hopatcong is valued at $424,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $117,625, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,686 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Hopatcong?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does Lake Hopatcong get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Hopatcong since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)