Lake Hopatcong is a somewhat small town located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 10,232 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lake Hopatcong is the 190th largest community in New Jersey. Housing costs in Lake Hopatcong are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New Jersey.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Lake Hopatcong is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Lake Hopatcong is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Lake Hopatcong who work in management occupations (13.86%), sales jobs (10.36%), and office and administrative support (7.82%). Also of interest is that Lake Hopatcong has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Lake Hopatcong telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.92% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Lake Hopatcong is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Lake Hopatcong a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Lake Hopatcong has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Lake Hopatcong’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Lake Hopatcong is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Lake Hopatcong, the average commute to work is 33.23 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. Lake Hopatcong is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 40.69% of adults in Lake Hopatcong have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Lake Hopatcong in 2022 was $54,853, which is middle income relative to New Jersey, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $219,412 for a family of four. Lake Hopatcong is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Lake Hopatcong home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lake Hopatcong residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lake Hopatcong include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Lake Hopatcong is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
