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Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Introduction to Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 5 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey and 19 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Pompton Lakes has a population of 10,640.

Pompton Lakes History

Pompton Lakes was originally a part of the Pompton Township. It was officially incorporated as a borough in February, 1895. Pompton Lakes was the first borough to be created in Passaic County. The area was hit by a great flood in 1903, and hundreds of houses where submerged under water and thousands of people lost their jobs.

Pompton Lakes and nearby Attractions

  • Battleship Maine Memorial
  • Silas Condict Park
  • Ramapo Mountain State Forest
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation
  • American Labor Museum
  • High Mountain Golf Club

Things To Do In Pompton Lakes

The best feature of Pompton Lakes are the three rivers in the town, Wanaque, Ramapo and Pequannock, that flow through it. These rivers are spots of recreational activities throughout the year. The borough’s playgrounds, athletic fields, and municipal parks witness competitive and recreational sports events throughout the year. The downtown area has outlets for shopping and dining.

Pompton Lakes Transportation

The Newark International Airport provides air transportation.

Pompton Lakes Higher Education

The Passaic County Community College, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Montclair State University and William Paterson University are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Pompton Lakes Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Pompton Lakes Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Pompton Lakes Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Pompton Lakes Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Pompton Lakes People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Pompton Lakes Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Pompton Lakes Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pompton Lakes, NJ

Comparing Pompton Lakes 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
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women98
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population64
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone46
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime86

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