Lopatcong Overlook is a small town of 718 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $83,242
.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lopatcong Overlook stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Lopatcong Overlook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lopatcong Overlook 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: 98.4
Lopatcong Overlook's overall cost of living index is 98.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lopatcong Overlook costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lopatcong Overlook, NJ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$192,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,242
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lopatcong Overlook's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
29.4 /100k
Property Crime
402.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Lopatcong Overlook, NJ
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lopatcong Overlook sees average highs of 37.7°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Lopatcong Overlook's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lopatcong Overlook roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $192,800 and median rent is N/A/month.
Lopatcong Overlook's violent crime rate is 29.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 402.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Lopatcong Overlook, NJ has a population of 718, a median household income of $83,242, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lopatcong Overlook averages 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches
with about 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lopatcong Overlook, New Jersey is 718 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lopatcong Overlook: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $192,800, median household income $83,242, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lopatcong Overlook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.