The Town FilesPompton Lakes, New Jersey
Borough in Passaic County · population 11,127 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $442,400
- Household income
- $124,454
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 39.7
Pompton Lakes is a borough of 11,127 people in Passaic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $442,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of New Jersey towns, more of a college town than 92% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 83% of New Jersey towns.
How Pompton Lakes ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pompton Lakes is worth $442,400, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $124,454, which is more affordable than 58% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,845 a month. 80.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pompton Lakes | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $442,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,845 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $124,454 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pompton Lakes
| People | Pompton Lakes | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Pompton Lakes
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.5 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pompton Lakes since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 21, 2026 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 22, 2019.
Severe weather in Passaic County since 1996
Passaic County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4368: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Passaic County
Passaic County had 170,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,668 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Pompton Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Pompton Lakes
4 public schools with 1,712 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Lakes High School | 9-12 | 640 | 12.8 |
| Lakeside School | 6-8 | 380 | 11.5 |
| Lincoln School | PK-5 | 360 | 10.9 |
| Lenox School | K-5 | 332 | 12.8 |
Towns near Pompton Lakes
- Pines Lake, NJ1.2 mi · 3,033 people · home $626,500
- Riverdale, NJ1.5 mi · 4,107 people · home $395,900
- Pompton Plains, NJ2.7 mi · 11,144 people · home $539,000
- Wanaque, NJ2.7 mi · 11,317 people · home $400,700
- Pequannock, NJ2.9 mi · 15,571 people · home $553,200
- Oakland, NJ3.1 mi · 12,748 people · home $591,300
- Butler, NJ3.2 mi · 8,047 people · home $442,500
- Bloomingdale, NJ3.4 mi · 7,777 people · home $432,000
Pompton Lakes questions
Is Pompton Lakes, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pompton Lakes scores better for retirees than 46% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 28%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Pompton Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Pompton Lakes is valued at $442,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,454, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,845 a month.
What is the weather like in Pompton Lakes?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 27.5 inches of snow.
Does Pompton Lakes get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pompton Lakes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 21, 2026. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)