Living in Lake Como, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Como · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Como has 1,619 residents with a median age of 49.6. The median household income is $82,045 (21% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $634,500, the median rent is $1,810/month.
Lake Como at a glance
- Population
- 1,619
- Median age
- 49.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $82,045State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $634,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,810/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lake Como a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lake Como
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Como the median home value is $634,500, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,810 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,065 a month in housing costs.
Lake Como median household income
The median household income in Lake Como is $82,045 and the income per person is $64,767. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lake Como: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,144
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 26.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.94
Lake Como demographics
- Population
- 1,619
- Median age
- 49.6
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 836
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Como ›
Education in Lake Como
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Lake Como have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Como
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Lake Como vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Como | 1,619 | $82,045 | $634,500 | $1,810 |
| Belmar | 5,869 | $93,573 | $861,800 | $1,744 |
| West Belmar | 2,862 | $108,629 | $531,300 | $1,687 |
| Spring Lake | 2,779 | $215,625 | $2,000,001 | $2,175 |
| Avon-by-the-Sea | 2,030 | $122,635 | $1,509,600 | $2,078 |
| Spring Lake Heights | 4,861 | $106,758 | $721,100 | $1,863 |
| Shark River Hills | 2,974 | $139,524 | $523,400 | — |
| Neptune City | 4,606 | $88,864 | $420,700 | $1,526 |
| Bradley Beach | 4,158 | $97,005 | $932,800 | $1,790 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Como, NJ?
The median household income in Lake Como is $82,045, 21% 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 Lake Como?
The median home value in Lake Como is $634,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lake Como?
The median gross rent in Lake Como is $1,810 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Lake Como, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 40% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Lake Como?
The median age in Lake Como is 49.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lake Como?
The average commute to work in Lake Como is 26 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Como?
The unemployment rate in Lake Como is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Como?
49.7% of adults in Lake Como 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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