The Town FilesWhite Meadow Lake, New Jersey
Community in Morris County · population 8,710 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $470,800
- Household income
- $149,324
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 39.6
White Meadow Lake is a community of 8,710 people in Morris County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $470,800, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 96% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of New Jersey towns, more upscale than 83% of New Jersey towns.
How White Meadow Lake 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 White Meadow Lake is worth $470,800, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $149,324, which is more affordable than 74% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,686 a month. 91.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Meadow Lake | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $470,800 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,686 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $149,324 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White Meadow Lake
| People | White Meadow Lake | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 2.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.4% | — |
| Work from home | 27.3% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.5% | 94.6% |
Weather in White Meadow Lake
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.6°F. About 49.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.1 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Meadow Lake since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 8.6 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 23 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 3, 2014.
Severe weather in Morris County since 1996
Morris County has been included in 33 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 |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Morris County
Morris County had 298,824 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $101,208 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in White Meadow Lake itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Towns near White Meadow Lake
- Rockaway, NJ2.0 mi · 6,598 people · home $448,100
- Mount Hope, NJ2.1 mi · 2,930 people · home $398,000
- Rockaway, NJ2.5 mi · 25,341 people · home $466,500
- Denville, NJ2.7 mi · 17,107 people · home $564,600
- Dover, NJ3.7 mi · 18,460 people · home $366,700
- Wharton, NJ3.8 mi · 7,241 people · home $380,700
- Mountain Lakes, NJ4.2 mi · 4,472 people · home $917,000
- Boonton, NJ4.5 mi · 4,380 people · home $720,800
White Meadow Lake questions
Is White Meadow Lake, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Meadow Lake scores better for retirees than 30% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 47%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in White Meadow Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in White Meadow Lake is valued at $470,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $149,324, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $2,686 a month.
What is the weather like in White Meadow Lake?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 20.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.2 inches of precipitation a year and 28.1 inches of snow.
Does White Meadow Lake get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Meadow Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. 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)