Sunset Lake, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,341 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
96.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,663 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$539,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$839 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,353 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cumberland County
5
Vineland Metro Area
5
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cumberland County
6
Vineland Metro Area
6
New Jersey
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 58% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (39%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 33
Feb 3 6 35
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 3 0 47
Dec 4 3 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Bridgeton High School
1 miles, SW · 1.4star
Indian Ave School
1 miles, SE · 1star
West Avenue School
1 miles, SW · 1star
Hopewell Crest
2 miles, NW · 2.3star

Colleges

Cumberland County College
10 miles, SE · 1.4star
Rowan University
19 miles, NE · 3.2star
Salem Community College
21 miles, N · 1.4star

Hospitals

Inspira Medical Center Vineland
10 miles, SE · 1.4star
Inspira Medical Center Elmer
10 miles, NE · 3.2star
Salem Medical Center
15 miles, NW · 1.4star

Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
61 miles, NE · 1.4star