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Lake Mohawk, NJ

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

9,116
Residents
$145,806
Median income
$418,800
Median home
$2,205
Median rent (state)

Lake Mohawk - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Lake Mohawk places in the 93rd percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

93rd
percentile, household income
79th
percentile, home value
86th
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 Mohawk, NJ

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 9,116 residents in Lake Mohawk, a small town within New Jersey. Median household income here is $145,806 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.5%. Home values in Lake Mohawk run a median of $418,800, and the median resident age is 44.9 years. Educational attainment runs 58.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 66.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

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. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,205 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in New Jersey run around $275, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 77.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

9,116 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Jersey

Median Household Income

$145,806 /yr

Poverty 1.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

108.8 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Jersey average

How does Lake Mohawk compare to other US cities?

Where Lake Mohawk sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 93% higher than other cities
Home value 79% pricier than other cities
Median rent 86% 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

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Lake Mohawk's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Jersey, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

93rdIncome percentile

93rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Lake Mohawk's home value compares nationally

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

$418,800 21st percentile more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $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 Mohawk $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 Mohawk, NJ Lake Mohawk, NJ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lake Mohawk, 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 Mohawk, NJ median $145,806/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 Mohawk, 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 Mohawk, NJ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 58.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 66.0%

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

Population
9,116
Median Income
$145,806
Median Home Value
$418,800
Median Age
44.9
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Labor force participation
66.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
58.3%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
70.1%
Carpool
3.8%
Public Transit
2.4%
Walk
3.4%
Work from Home
19.4%
Other
0.9%

Based on 4,853 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 Mohawk sits in

Cost of Living Index
108.8
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,205/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
77.4 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Jersey

Bogota
9,110 people
Cresskill
9,101 people
Absecon
9,099 people
Park Ridge
9,218 people
Chatham
9,219 people
Ventnor City
9,220 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Mohawk's 9,116 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Gretna, NE
9,117 people
Sunset Hills, MO
9,113 people
Dayton, TX
9,121 people
Harrodsburg, KY
9,126 people
Grants, NM
9,106 people
Boulder Hill, IL
9,127 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lake Mohawk's $145,806 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Horace, ND
$145,801 median income
Greenwood, CO
$145,781 median income
Berwyn Heights, MD
$145,833 median income
Woods Creek, WA
$145,773 median income
East Massapequa, NY
$145,875 median income
Chain of Rocks, MO
$145,887 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lake Mohawk, 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 Mohawk, NJ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.5% 6.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.5% White 87.5% Black or African American 0.5% Asian 3.3% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.3% Two or more races 6.4% 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 Mohawk 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 Mohawk (this city) 9,116 $145,806
Bogota 9,110 $107,321
Cresskill 9,101 $173,293
Absecon 9,099 $77,516
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NJ OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lake Mohawk, NJ?

What is the population of Lake Mohawk, NJ? +

Lake Mohawk, NJ counts 9,116 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Lake Mohawk households earn a median of $145,806 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lake Mohawk? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lake Mohawk; 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 Mohawk, NJ? +

Lake Mohawk's median home value sits at $418,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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