Living in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurence Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Laurence Harbor has 6,191 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $84,291 (19% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $306,700, the median rent is $1,903/month.
Laurence Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 6,191
- Median age
- 46.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $84,291State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $306,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,903/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Laurence Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Laurence Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurence Harbor the median home value is $306,700, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,903 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,286 a month in housing costs.
Laurence Harbor median household income
The median household income in Laurence Harbor is $84,291 and the income per person is $48,165. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Laurence Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,891
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.23
Laurence Harbor demographics
- Population
- 6,191
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 2,778
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurence Harbor ›
Education in Laurence Harbor
27% of adults 25 and older in Laurence Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurence Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Laurence Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurence Harbor | 6,191 | $84,291 | $306,700 | $1,903 |
| Madison Park | 9,124 | $79,509 | $426,500 | $1,528 |
| Aberdeen | 19,332 | $121,795 | $448,200 | $1,943 |
| Cliffwood Beach | 3,056 | $116,500 | $365,600 | — |
| Matawan | 9,710 | $123,354 | $467,800 | $1,824 |
| South Amboy | 9,989 | $91,997 | $379,700 | $1,707 |
| Keyport | 7,171 | $82,321 | $417,100 | $1,458 |
| Sayreville | 45,838 | $99,979 | $444,100 | $1,711 |
| Strathmore | 6,708 | $151,855 | $539,500 | $1,592 |
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What is the median household income in Laurence Harbor, NJ?
The median household income in Laurence Harbor is $84,291, 19% 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 Laurence Harbor?
The median home value in Laurence Harbor is $306,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Laurence Harbor?
The median gross rent in Laurence Harbor is $1,903 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Laurence Harbor, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Laurence Harbor?
The median age in Laurence Harbor is 46.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Laurence Harbor?
The average commute to work in Laurence Harbor is 31 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurence Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Laurence Harbor is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurence Harbor?
27% of adults in Laurence Harbor 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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