What are the schools like in Arrowhead Lake, NJ?

School district data for Arrowhead Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Arrowhead Lake?

The median household income in Arrowhead Lake, NJ is $77,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Arrowhead Lake, NJ?

Arrowhead Lake has an average high temperature of 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

Arrowhead Lake, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Arrowhead Lake, NJ affordable or expensive?

Arrowhead Lake's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Arrowhead Lake is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Arrowhead Lake, NJ?

Arrowhead Lake has a violent crime rate of 424.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2431.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Arrowhead Lake, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Arrowhead Lake is a small town of 103 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $77,500 . Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Arrowhead Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Arrowhead Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Arrowhead Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.7

Arrowhead Lake's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Arrowhead Lake costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Arrowhead Lake, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$77,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Arrowhead Lake's violent crime rate is 424.7 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

424.7 /100k

Property Crime

2431.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Arrowhead Lake, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Arrowhead Lake sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Arrowhead Lake, NJ
Average High — January	41.1°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Arrowhead Lake, NJ	National Avg
Population	103	—
Median Age	48.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marlboro, NJ 1 mi Shiloh, NJ 2 mi Roadstown, NJ 2 mi West Park, NJ 4 mi Lakeside-Beebe Run, NJ 4 mi

Arrowhead Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrowhead Lake, NJ affordable or expensive?

Arrowhead Lake's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Arrowhead Lake roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Arrowhead Lake, NJ?

Arrowhead Lake's violent crime rate is 424.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2431.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Arrowhead Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Arrowhead Lake, NJ a good place to live?

Arrowhead Lake, NJ has a population of 103, a median household income of $77,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Arrowhead Lake?

Arrowhead Lake averages 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Arrowhead Lake?

The population of Arrowhead Lake, New Jersey is 103 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Arrowhead Lake?

Key numbers for living in Arrowhead Lake: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $169,300, median household income $77,500, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arrowhead Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.