What are the schools like in Lake Como, NJ?

Lake Como is served primarily by Academy Charter High School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Lake Como?

The median household income in Lake Como, NJ is $82,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Lake Como, NJ?

Lake Como has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Lake Como, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lake Como's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake Como is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $549,800 and the median rent is $1,765 per month.

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

Lake Como has a violent crime rate of 40.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 354.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lake Como, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Lake Como is a small town of 1,710 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $82,500 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Lake Como stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lake Como is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake Como 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: 112.5

Lake Como's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake Como costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lake Como, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$549,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lake Como's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.1 /100k

Property Crime

354.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lake Como is served primarily by Academy Charter High School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lake Como, NJ	National Avg
School District	Academy Charter High School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake Como sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake Como, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lake Como, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,710	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lake Como vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Como, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lake Como's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lake Como roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $549,800 and median rent is $1,765/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake Como, NJ?

Lake Como's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 354.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lake Como?

Public schools in Lake Como are operated by Academy Charter High School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lake Como, NJ a good place to live?

Lake Como, NJ has a population of 1,710, a median household income of $82,500, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. 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 Lake Como?

Lake Como averages 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lake Como?

The population of Lake Como, New Jersey is 1,710 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Lake Como: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $549,800, median household income $82,500, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Como side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.