Living in Cedar Glen Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cedar Glen Lakes · Census data 2020–2024

Cedar Glen Lakes has 1,519 residents with a median age of 73.7. The median household income is $31,558 (70% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $100,400.

Cedar Glen Lakes at a glance

Population
1,519
Median age
73.7State: 40.1
Median household income
$31,558State: $103,556
Median home value
$100,400State: $454,400
Homeowners
95.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
Average commute
26 min

Is Cedar Glen Lakes a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.

Cons: Median household income 70% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Cedar Glen Lakes

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cedar Glen Lakes the median home value is $100,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,000 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cedar Glen Lakes$100,400
New Jersey$454,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Jersey$1,720
United States$1,413

Cedar Glen Lakes median household income

The median household income in Cedar Glen Lakes is $31,558 and the income per person is $27,347. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).

Median household income

Cedar Glen Lakes$31,558
New Jersey$103,556
United States$80,734

Housing in Cedar Glen Lakes: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,108
Owner-occupied
95.1%
Renter-occupied
4.9%
Vacant
13.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
1.59

Cedar Glen Lakes demographics

Population
1,519
Median age
73.7
Under 18
0.7%
65 and older
73%
Households
958
Foreign-born
11.3%
Veterans
15.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.2%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Black0%
Asian1.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cedar Glen Lakes ›

Education in Cedar Glen Lakes

16.6% of adults 25 and older in Cedar Glen Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Glen Lakes16.6%
New Jersey43.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cedar Glen Lakes

Unemployment rate
11.4%State: 6.3%
Average commute
26 minState: 31 min
Work from home
3.4%
Drive alone
91.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
71.6%

Cedar Glen Lakes vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cedar Glen Lakes1,519$31,558$100,400—
Manchester45,880$56,885$219,100$1,477
Crestwood Village7,830$38,091$96,500$1,146
Pine Ridge at Crestwood2,719$62,235$135,900$1,674
Lakehurst2,681$84,531$248,400$1,742
Holiday City-Berkeley12,995$50,156$266,200$1,640
Country Lake Estates5,055$127,643$249,100$1,739
Leisure Knoll2,668$64,718$313,700$1,710
Leisure Village West3,969$52,500$222,600$1,379

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Living in Cedar Glen Lakes: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cedar Glen Lakes, NJ?

The median household income in Cedar Glen Lakes is $31,558, 70% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Cedar Glen Lakes?

The median home value in Cedar Glen Lakes is $100,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.

Is Cedar Glen Lakes, NJ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 70% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.4%.

What is the median age in Cedar Glen Lakes?

The median age in Cedar Glen Lakes is 73.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).

How long is the commute in Cedar Glen Lakes?

The average commute to work in Cedar Glen Lakes is 26 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cedar Glen Lakes?

The unemployment rate in Cedar Glen Lakes is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cedar Glen Lakes?

16.6% of adults in Cedar Glen Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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