Lakewood, NJ

Living in Lakewood

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 73
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Commute 75
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Public Transit 52
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 66
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Schools 27
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Residents

56k Population +6.3k (2010–19)
17  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
87% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years46%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years6%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household87%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$474k Median Home Value +$78k (2010–19)
34% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakewood

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Ocean County10

Property Crime in Lakewood

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Ocean County21

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 5
Feb 34 3 6
Mar 42 4 2
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding47
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakewood, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakewood, NJ

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Yeshiva Masoras Avos
0 miles, SE
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Bais Rochel
1 miles, N
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Knesses Bais Levi
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Lakewood, NJ

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Beth Medrash Govoha
1 miles, W
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Yeshiva Bais Aharon
1 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakewood, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Lakewood, NJ

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