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Lake Como, NJ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lake Como - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,660
Residents
$83,056
Median income
$614,500
Median home
$2,328
Median rent (state)

Lake Como - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Lake Como places in the 65th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

65th
percentile, household income
90th
percentile, home value
90th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lake Como, NJ

1,660 people live in Lake Como, New Jersey - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Lake Como brings in $83,056 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.9%. Home values in Lake Como run a median of $614,500, and the median resident age is 41.8 years. About 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 70.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 11 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 83% from five years earlier.

New Jersey carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New Jersey scores 108.8 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,328 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New Jersey run around $275, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 96.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

1,660 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$83,056 /yr

Poverty 6.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does Lake Como compare to other US cities?

Lake Como measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 90% pricier than other cities
Median rent 90% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Lake Como against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Jersey only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Jersey-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Lake Como toward the top of New Jersey's cities

Among the 672 New Jersey cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Lake Como ranks #139 - the 79th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Lake Como only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#492 of 659
25th percentile in New Jersey
Median Gross Rent
#124 of 686
68th percentile in New Jersey
Median Home Value
#139 of 672
79th percentile in New Jersey
Poverty Rate
#169 of 680
74th percentile in New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#247 of 686
64th percentile in New Jersey

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Jersey only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

65thIncome percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lake Como's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$614,500 10th percentile more affordable than 10% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lake Como $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lake Como, NJ Lake Como, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lake Como, NJ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lake Como, NJ median $83,056/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lake Como, NJ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lake Como, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 51.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 70.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,660
Median Income
$83,056
Median Home Value
$614,500
Median Age
41.8
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor force participation
70.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,670 residents1,680 residents1,690 residents1,700 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,696 residents 1,677 residents ▼ -1.1%
Lake Como's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
11
housing units authorized
Single-Family
11
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 6
2020 6
2021 11
2022 13
2023 11
2024 11

Permit volume increased 83% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.9%
Carpool
5.4%
Public Transit
2.2%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
10.2%
Other
4.6%

Based on 922 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Jersey - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$60
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Jersey state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Jersey state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lake Como sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,328/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Sea Bright
1,657 people
Lebanon
1,664 people
Cedar Glen West
1,654 people
Olivet
1,647 people
Island Heights
1,691 people
Glen Gardner
1,702 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Como's 1,660 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Akron, IA
1,660 people
Browntown, PA
1,660 people
Kayak Point, WA
1,660 people
Middletown, CA
1,659 people
Interlachen, FL
1,659 people
Radium Springs, NM
1,661 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Como's $83,056 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Gordonville, MO
$83,056 median income
San Pablo, NM
$83,056 median income
Cokeville, WY
$83,056 median income
Seal Beach, CA
$83,045 median income
Homer, GA
$83,068 median income
Baron, OK
$83,068 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lake Como, NJ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lake Como, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.4% 7.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 18.6% White 85.4% Black or African American 2.2% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 7.2% Two or more races 4.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lake Como compares to nearby New Jersey cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lake Como (this city) 1,660 $83,056
Sea Bright 1,657 $127,738
Lebanon 1,664 $108,672
Cedar Glen West 1,654 $66,313
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lake Como, NJ?

What is the population of Lake Como, NJ? +

The population of Lake Como, NJ stands at 1,660 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lake Como, NJ? +

Lake Como households earn a median of $83,056 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lake Como? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lake Como; the closest available measure is the New Jersey state average, a cost of living index of 108.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Jersey vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Lake Como, NJ? +

Homes in Lake Como carry a median value of $614,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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