Cost of Living in Country Lake Estates, NJ
Population 4,700 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Country Lake Estates offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $226,000 — costs less than 1.8 times median household income of $124,636, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. An unemployment rate of 1.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Country Lake Estates is about 30 miles east of Philadelphia, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Philadelphia's $232,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Country Lake Estates
The median home value in Country Lake Estates is $226,000 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $124,636/year is 67% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 64.4°F and lows of 44.5°F. Overall, Country Lake Estates has a cost of living index of 74 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% less expensive.
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National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 44 | 52 | 64 | 73 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 56 | 46 |
| Low °F | 25 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 51 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 36 | 29 |
| Precip" | 2.97 | 2.57 | 3.83 | 3.37 | 2.95 | 3.73 | 5.19 | 4.40 | 3.39 | 3.67 | 2.98 | 3.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Country Lake Estates, NJ?
Country Lake Estates has a cost index of 74 (100 = national average). It is 26% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Country Lake Estates?
The median home value in Country Lake Estates is $226,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Country Lake Estates?
The median household income in Country Lake Estates is $124,636 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Country Lake Estates, NJ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Country Lake Estates is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.
Is Country Lake Estates, NJ affordable?
Yes, Country Lake Estates is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 74 — about 26% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Country Lake Estates?
Country Lake Estates has average high temperatures of 64.4°F and average lows of 44.5°F. Annual precipitation is 42.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Country Lake Estates at a Glance
- Population
- 4,700
- Median Income
- $124,636
- Home Value
- $226,000
- Unemployment
- 1.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 64.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.6%
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