What are the schools like in Macopin, NJ?

Macopin is served primarily by West Milford Township Public School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Macopin?

The median household income in Macopin, NJ is $112,143 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Macopin, NJ?

Macopin has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Macopin, NJ affordable or expensive?

Macopin's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Macopin is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $376,600 and the median rent is $2,219 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Macopin, NJ?

Macopin has a violent crime rate of 451.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1544.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Macopin, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Macopin is a small town of 2,363 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $112,143 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

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

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

All Macopin 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

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

Metric	Macopin, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,219	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,143	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Macopin's violent crime rate is 451.8 per 100,000 residents — 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

451.8 /100k

Property Crime

1544.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Macopin is served primarily by West Milford Township Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Macopin, NJ	National Avg
School District	West Milford Township Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Macopin sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Macopin, NJ
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	52.2"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Macopin, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,363	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bloomingdale, NJ 2 mi Butler, NJ 3 mi Kinnelon, NJ 3 mi Newfoundland, NJ 3 mi Riverdale, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Macopin

Macopin, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07480

Macopin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macopin, NJ affordable or expensive?

Macopin's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Macopin roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $376,600 and median rent is $2,219/month.

What is the crime rate in Macopin, NJ?

Macopin's violent crime rate is 451.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1544.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Macopin?

Public schools in Macopin are operated by West Milford Township Public School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Macopin, NJ a good place to live?

Macopin, NJ has a population of 2,363, a median household income of $112,143, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. 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 Macopin?

Macopin averages 35.8°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Macopin?

Macopin, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07480.

What is the population of Macopin?

The population of Macopin, New Jersey is 2,363 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Macopin?

Key numbers for living in Macopin: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $376,600, median household income $112,143, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Macopin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.