Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

About Pompton Lakes

Pompton Lakes, NJ is a close-knit town located in northeastern New Jersey, home to 11,156 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Pompton Lakes is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.89 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,860 residents per square mile.

📰 Pompton Lakes News Today

• West Milford Boys JV Soccer @ Pompton Lakes MaxPreps · Aug 18
• Pompton Lakes Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
• Elyse Conrad Obituary - Pompton Lakes, New Jersey Vander May Funeral Home · May 18
• Judge removes Pompton Lakes independent from ballot New Jersey Globe · Jul 8
• James (Jim) Martin Foy Obituary Jul 18, 2026 Legacy obituary · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pompton Lakes Unique

• The only place in America named Pompton Lakes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,156.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pompton Lakes

• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Asian 1 — chinese
• Axton's by Chef Anton Testino — italian
• Boiling Pho — vietnamese
• Epoch Asian Fusion — asian
• Frank's Pizza — pizza
• Hug a Mug Coffeehouse & Ceramic Store (café)
• Jardín Latino — latin american
• Mack's American Bar & Grill — american
• McCobb's Family Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Schuyler-Colfax House Historic House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pompton Lakes

• Beacon Hill Bird Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Cahill Square reviews ★
• DuPont Square reviews ★
• Elks Camp Moore reviews ★
• Federal Square reviews ★
• Hershfield Park reviews ★
• Joe Louis Memorial Park reviews ★
• Katie Cole Park reviews ★
• Lakeside Park reviews ★
• Murrin Park reviews ★
• Pacifico-Gallo Park reviews ★
• Police Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pompton Lakes

• Lakeside School
• Lenox School
• Lincoln School
• Pompton Lakes High School
• WANAQUE REGIONAL SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Pompton Lakes

🏘️ Nearby Communities