Living in Lawnside, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawnside · Census data 2020–2024
Lawnside has 3,200 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $71,607 (31% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $240,700, the median rent is $1,073/month.
Lawnside at a glance
- Population
- 3,200
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $71,607State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $240,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,073/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lawnside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lawnside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawnside the median home value is $240,700, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,073 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,082 a month in housing costs.
Lawnside median household income
The median household income in Lawnside is $71,607 and the income per person is $43,919. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lawnside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,328
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.66
Lawnside demographics
- Population
- 3,200
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,197
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawnside ›
Education in Lawnside
23% of adults 25 and older in Lawnside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawnside
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Lawnside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnside | 3,200 | $71,607 | $240,700 | $1,073 |
| Magnolia | 4,354 | $100,511 | $238,800 | $1,427 |
| Ashland | 9,320 | $118,500 | $336,200 | $2,529 |
| Barrington | 7,076 | $87,290 | $273,200 | $1,320 |
| Somerdale | 5,581 | $85,625 | $224,600 | $1,097 |
| Haddonfield | 12,595 | $200,400 | $755,300 | $1,897 |
| Haddon Heights | 7,516 | $133,125 | $387,300 | $1,166 |
| Hi-Nella | 855 | $72,500 | $262,000 | $1,591 |
| Echelon | 13,284 | $82,932 | $328,600 | $1,717 |
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What is the median household income in Lawnside, NJ?
The median household income in Lawnside is $71,607, 31% 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 Lawnside?
The median home value in Lawnside is $240,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lawnside?
The median gross rent in Lawnside is $1,073 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Lawnside, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.5%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Lawnside?
The median age in Lawnside is 46.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lawnside?
The average commute to work in Lawnside is 29 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawnside?
The unemployment rate in Lawnside is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawnside?
23% of adults in Lawnside 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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