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Lake hiawatha, NJ

Lake hiawatha, NJ.

Population: 11,018 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lake hiawatha, NJ is $533,182 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $650,000 after a median 14 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coldwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$533,182

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$533,182
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$533,182
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$650,000
Median list price
$577,450
Median price per sqft
$422
1-year sale-price change
+19.8%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sharkey Landfill (2.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.2 in
Annual snowfall
14.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
43
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
652
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
280,109
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
228,342

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Essex County Airport (CDW) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
28
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY'S GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-752 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
59.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,883
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
87.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,704
Average weekly wage
$1,945
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
588

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Lake hiawathaState medianUS median
Median home value$533,182$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$650,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,883$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
$533,182.
What is the median sale price in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
$650,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,099/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lake hiawatha, NJ?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sharkey Landfill, 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve Lake hiawatha, NJ?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lake hiawatha, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lake hiawatha, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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