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Hopatcong, NJ


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Hopatcong, New Jersey

Hopatcong, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 13 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 28 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newark metropolitan area. Hopatcong contains a population of approximately 15,888.

The People and Families of Hopatcong

In Hopatcong, about 60% of adults are married. Hopatcong has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most towns, the town has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hopatcong had a median family income of $73,277.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hopatcong favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Hopatcong.

Hopatcong Housing

Hopatcong has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 88% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Hopatcong, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Hopatcong strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hopatcong Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hopatcong Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hopatcong Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hopatcong People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hopatcong Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hopatcong, NJ

Comparing Hopatcong to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men95
Well-Paid Single Women85
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use84
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built46
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime97

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Historic Hopatcong

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Club house from village between 1890 and 1901

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Club house from village between 1890 and 1901

Lake from the club house between 1890 and 1901

Down Lake Hopatcong from Hotel Dunbar. between 1900 and 1920

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