Living in Lavallette, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lavallette · Census data 2020–2024
Lavallette has 1,865 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $133,056 (28% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,089,000, the median rent is $2,793/month.
Lavallette at a glance
- Population
- 1,865
- Median age
- 61.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $133,056State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,089,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,793/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Lavallette a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lavallette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lavallette the median home value is $1,089,000, 227% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,793 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,935 a month in housing costs.
Lavallette median household income
The median household income in Lavallette is $133,056 and the income per person is $89,386. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lavallette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,930
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 69.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.06
69.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lavallette has many vacation and second homes.
Lavallette demographics
- Population
- 1,865
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 38.8%
- Households
- 904
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lavallette ›
Education in Lavallette
58.5% of adults 25 and older in Lavallette have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lavallette
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Lavallette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavallette | 1,865 | $133,056 | $1,089,000 | $2,793 |
| Dover Beaches South | 1,601 | $144,844 | $753,400 | $1,489 |
| Dover Beaches North | 1,586 | $51,364 | $725,900 | $1,201 |
| Seaside Heights | 2,478 | $47,589 | $408,200 | $1,480 |
| Seaside Park | 1,793 | $84,375 | $860,200 | $1,660 |
| Island Heights | 1,720 | $109,231 | $546,800 | $1,750 |
| Ocean Gate | 1,599 | $69,397 | $358,000 | $1,604 |
| Toms River | 98,143 | $99,547 | $416,700 | $1,726 |
| Pine Beach | 2,306 | $142,920 | $457,800 | $1,563 |
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What is the median household income in Lavallette, NJ?
The median household income in Lavallette is $133,056, 28% higher 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 Lavallette?
The median home value in Lavallette is $1,089,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lavallette?
The median gross rent in Lavallette is $2,793 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Lavallette, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 140% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Lavallette?
The median age in Lavallette is 61.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lavallette?
The average commute to work in Lavallette is 37 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lavallette?
The unemployment rate in Lavallette is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lavallette?
58.5% of adults in Lavallette 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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