Living in Lakehurst, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lakehurst · Census data 2020–2024
Lakehurst has 2,681 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $84,531 (18% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $248,400, the median rent is $1,742/month.
Lakehurst at a glance
- Population
- 2,681
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $84,531State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $248,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,742/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Lakehurst a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lakehurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lakehurst the median home value is $248,400, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,742 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,889 a month in housing costs.
Lakehurst median household income
The median household income in Lakehurst is $84,531 and the income per person is $32,620. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lakehurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,083
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.61
Lakehurst demographics
- Population
- 2,681
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 1,028
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lakehurst ›
Education in Lakehurst
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Lakehurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lakehurst
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.6%
Lakehurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakehurst | 2,681 | $84,531 | $248,400 | $1,742 |
| Leisure Knoll | 2,668 | $64,718 | $313,700 | $1,710 |
| Leisure Village West | 3,969 | $52,500 | $222,600 | $1,379 |
| Cedar Glen West | 1,504 | $65,682 | $82,900 | $740 |
| Pine Lake Park | 9,795 | $91,813 | $414,700 | $1,838 |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood | 2,719 | $62,235 | $135,900 | $1,674 |
| Holiday City-Berkeley | 12,995 | $50,156 | $266,200 | $1,640 |
| Crestwood Village | 7,830 | $38,091 | $96,500 | $1,146 |
| Manchester | 45,880 | $56,885 | $219,100 | $1,477 |
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What is the median household income in Lakehurst, NJ?
The median household income in Lakehurst is $84,531, 18% 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 Lakehurst?
The median home value in Lakehurst is $248,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lakehurst?
The median gross rent in Lakehurst is $1,742 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Lakehurst, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Lakehurst?
The median age in Lakehurst is 36.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lakehurst?
The average commute to work in Lakehurst is 28 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lakehurst?
The unemployment rate in Lakehurst is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lakehurst?
16.5% of adults in Lakehurst 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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