What are the schools like in Pines Lake, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Pines Lake?

The median household income in Pines Lake, NJ is $178,705 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.

What is the weather like in Pines Lake, NJ?

Pines Lake has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Pines Lake, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pines Lake's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pines Lake is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $603,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Pines Lake 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 Pines Lake, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Pines Lake is a small town of 3,034 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $178,705 and a 10.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Pines Lake stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Pines 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: 112.5

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

Metric	Pines Lake, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$603,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$178,705	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Pines Lake'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

Metric	Pines 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	62.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pines Lake sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pines Lake, NJ
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.2"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Pines Lake, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,034	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.7%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	25.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pompton Lakes, NJ 1 mi Oakland, NJ 3 mi Riverdale, NJ 3 mi Franklin Lakes, NJ 3 mi Pompton Plains, NJ 3 mi

Pines Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pines Lake, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pines Lake's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pines Lake roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $603,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Pines Lake, NJ?

Pines Lake'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 Pines Lake?

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

Is Pines Lake, NJ a good place to live?

Pines Lake, NJ has a population of 3,034, a median household income of $178,705, and an unemployment rate of 10.4%. 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 Pines Lake?

Pines Lake averages 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pines Lake?

The population of Pines Lake, New Jersey is 3,034 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

Key numbers for living in Pines Lake: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $603,600, median household income $178,705, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pines Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.