Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Netcong
Netcong, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,857
Population
3,550
Renter Mix
55% Rent
An active community nestled on Lake Musconetcong
Great Schools
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Lake
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled on Lake Musconetcong in the suburbs of New Jersey, the city of Netcong boasts an active community, family-friendly amenities, and easy interstate access. Netcong is surrounded by scenic state parks like Allamuchy Mountain State Park, featuring hiking and mountain biking trails, and Hopatcong State Park, home to an array of aquatic recreation: boating, swimming, fishing, and more.
This lakefront suburb is home to the Growing Stage, the children’s theatre of New Jersey, that’s a major attraction for families – as are the local public schools like Netcong Elementary School. Locals frequent DiRenzo Park for its waterfront views and Bistro 46 for its delicious dinner specials. Netcong is located just north of ITC Crossing South, home to an array of retailers and department stores.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,740
Average: $94,319
Education
1,240
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,144
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Netcong has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Netcong, NJ is $1,857 for one bedroom, $2,300 for two bedrooms, and $2,461 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Netcong has increased by 6.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,857/month
770 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Netcong, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
295 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
295 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hopatcong State Park
- Allamuchy Mountain State Park
- Stephens State Park
- Longo Planetarium
- Hedden County Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
Top Apartments in Netcong
Houses for Rent in Netcong
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.