What are the schools like in Pine Lake Park, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Pine Lake Park?

The median household income in Pine Lake Park, NJ is $87,358 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Pine Lake Park, NJ?

Pine Lake Park has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Pine Lake Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pine Lake Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pine Lake Park is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $326,600 and the median rent is $1,713 per month.

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

Pine Lake Park has a violent crime rate of 12.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 114.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pine Lake Park, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Pine Lake Park is a small town of 9,711 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $87,358 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Pine Lake Park's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Pine Lake Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pine Lake Park 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

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

Metric	Pine Lake Park, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$326,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,713	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,358	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pine Lake Park's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

12.8 /100k

Property Crime

114.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pine Lake Park, 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	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pine Lake Park sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pine Lake Park, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Pine Lake Park, NJ	National Avg
Population	9,711	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Leisure Village West, NJ 1 mi Leisure Knoll, NJ 2 mi Cedar Glen West, NJ 3 mi Holiday City-Berkeley, NJ 3 mi Silver Ridge, NJ 3 mi

Pine Lake Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Lake Park, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pine Lake Park's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pine Lake Park roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $326,600 and median rent is $1,713/month.

What is the crime rate in Pine Lake Park, NJ?

Pine Lake Park's violent crime rate is 12.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 114.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pine Lake Park?

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

Is Pine Lake Park, NJ a good place to live?

Pine Lake Park, NJ has a population of 9,711, a median household income of $87,358, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Pine Lake Park?

Pine Lake Park averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pine Lake Park?

The population of Pine Lake Park, New Jersey is 9,711 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pine Lake Park?

Key numbers for living in Pine Lake Park: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $326,600, median household income $87,358, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pine Lake Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.