Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,621 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$124,297 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
57 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$331,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,088 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,702 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Passaic County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Passaic County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 10 25
Feb 3 9 28
Mar 4 6 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 5 0 50
Nov 4 1 40
Dec 4 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NJ State Senate District 25, NJ Assembly District 25, NJ
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Schools

Marshall Hill Elementary School
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
Sanfordville Elementary School
4 miles, N • 4.1 star
Warwick Valley Middle School
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Institute for Therapeutic Massage
12 miles, S • 1.4 star
Ramapo College of New Jersey
13 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lincoln Technical Institute-Mahwah
14 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Anthony Community Hospital
5 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Chilton Medical Center
16 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
39 miles, S • 4.6 star
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