Hopatcong, New Jersey Short-Term Rental Market
Hopatcong STRs averaged $187/night at 54.5% occupancy in April 2026 across roughly 3,443 active listings.
Quick Answer: Hopatcong, New Jersey is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the New Jersey Area market area is 61%. average monthly revenue in the New Jersey Area market area is $3,658. average daily rate in the New Jersey Area market area is $233. the top operator in the New Jersey Area market area is Evolve with 70 listings. market score is 53/100 (grade D).
Market data reflects the New Jersey Area regional market, which includes Hopatcong. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Hopatcong.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Hopatcong is a lakeside borough in northern New Jersey built around Lake Hopatcong, the state’s largest freshwater lake at approximately 2,500 acres. It draws primarily regional visitors from the New York metro area, roughly 40 miles to the east, for boating, fishing, swimming, and lake recreation in summer and ice fishing and skating in winter. The STR market covers 3,443 active listings as of the latest snapshot. In April 2026, the market posted an average daily rate of $187 and occupancy of 54.5%, producing RevPAR of $102. Year-over-year in April, occupancy slipped 1.3% and ADR grew 4.1%, but revenue rose 11.4% versus April 2025, a notable positive signal suggesting stronger actual booking volumes in the measured month.
The listing mix here differs notably from other markets in this batch: entire-place rentals account for 2,460 of the 3,443 total listings, or about 71%, while private rooms represent a substantial 978 listings, or 28%. Airbnb dominates the channel mix, with 2,373 Airbnb-exclusive listings versus only 155 on VRBO alone, and 920 on both. By bedroom count: 1-bedroom units total 1,753 and lead the market, followed by 2-bedroom at 746, 3-bedroom at 512, 4-bedroom at 269, and 5-bedroom-plus at 163. The strong 1-bedroom concentration reflects the private-room and smaller studio inventory common to a lake town with both vacation and year-round residents.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46% |
| Feb | 54% |
| Mar | 54% |
| Apr | 58% |
| May | 60% |
| Jun | 64% |
| Jul | 67% |
| Aug | 66% |
| Sep | 59% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 54% |
| Dec | 55% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in New Jersey Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the New Jersey Area market as a whole, which includes Hopatcong, so these counts are not Hopatcong-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 70 | 3,018 | ★ 4.63 |
| 2 | Mountain Creek | 38 | 34 | ★ 4.93 |
| 3 | GTL Properties LLC | 36 | 3,162 | ★ 4.91 |
| 4 | visionstream | 32 | 415 | ★ 4.75 |
| 5 | Leavetown | 16 | 16 | ★ 4.41 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 68.8% |
| vrbo | 4.5% |
| both | 26.7% |
Home Value Trends (Hopatcong)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Hopatcong actively regulates short-term rentals under Borough Code Chapter 189. Operators must obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit and Rental Certificate of Occupancy before advertising or renting a property. The initial application fee is approximately $300, with annual renewal at approximately $150. Each property must pass annual inspections for fire safety and the Property Maintenance Code, with an $85 reinspection fee for each failed reinspection.
The most significant restriction is a 120-day annual cap. Chapter 189 defines a short-term rental as occupancy for 28 or fewer consecutive days, and limits cumulative STR occupancy to no more than 120 days per calendar year. This hard cap means the property cannot be operated as a full-time short-term rental and functionally limits annual income potential.
For every booking, the owner or property manager must file a Change of Occupancy Notification with the Borough at least 24 hours before the rental period begins. Primary occupants must be at least 21 years old. Quiet hours apply from 10 PM to 7 AM.
On taxes, transient stays in Hopatcong carry multiple charges: New Jersey’s 6.625% state sales tax, the 5% NJ State Occupancy Fee (statewide), and Hopatcong’s own 3% municipal hotel tax. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement.
Enforcement is rated strict. There is no published owner-occupancy requirement or whole-district prohibition on STRs.
Market Comparison
Nationally, the short-term rental market averages roughly 55% occupancy and approximately $220 in ADR. Hopatcong’s April 2026 occupancy of 54.5% is slightly below the national median, and its $187 ADR is about 15% below the national average, reflecting a regional lake-recreation market rather than a destination resort. The 11.4% year-over-year revenue increase in April 2026 is a positive outlier and suggests the market rebounded meaningfully from a weaker April 2025.
The total market score of 52.5 is below median, dragged by the regulatory score of 61.8 (reflecting the 120-night cap and strict permit requirements) and the revenue growth score of 50.7.
On operator concentration, the market is notably less concentrated than larger markets. Evolve leads with 70 listings and 3,018 reviews at a 4.63 average rating. Mountain Creek holds 38 listings with a 4.93 rating. GTL Properties LLC operates 36 listings with 3,162 reviews at a 4.91 rating. Visionstream manages 32 listings at a 4.75 rating, and Leavetown holds 16 listings at a 4.41 rating. The top five operators together account for approximately 192 listings, roughly 5.6% of total supply, making this one of the most fragmented markets in this batch and reflecting the 120-night cap’s deterrent effect on large-scale professional operators.
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