Living in Leisure Village, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leisure Village · Census data 2020–2024
Leisure Village has 5,751 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $44,542 (57% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $145,800, the median rent is $1,700/month.
Leisure Village at a glance
- Population
- 5,751
- Median age
- 57.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $44,542State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $145,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,700/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Leisure Village a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Leisure Village
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leisure Village the median home value is $145,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,700 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
Leisure Village median household income
The median household income in Leisure Village is $44,542 and the income per person is $25,210. 42.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Leisure Village: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,210
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.18
Leisure Village demographics
- Population
- 5,751
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 36.6%
- Households
- 2,599
- Foreign-born
- 19.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leisure Village ›
Education in Leisure Village
26.1% of adults 25 and older in Leisure Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leisure Village
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 53.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Leisure Village vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Village | 5,751 | $44,542 | $145,800 | $1,700 |
| Leisure Village East | 4,247 | $49,198 | $232,900 | $1,535 |
| Lakewood | 139,019 | $65,101 | $466,700 | $1,774 |
| Toms River | 98,143 | $99,547 | $416,700 | $1,726 |
| Brick | 75,482 | $106,130 | $410,600 | $1,756 |
| Pine Lake Park | 9,795 | $91,813 | $414,700 | $1,838 |
| Ramtown | 6,203 | $145,663 | $487,500 | — |
| Cedar Glen West | 1,504 | $65,682 | $82,900 | $740 |
| Leisure Village West | 3,969 | $52,500 | $222,600 | $1,379 |
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What is the median household income in Leisure Village, NJ?
The median household income in Leisure Village is $44,542, 57% 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 Leisure Village?
The median home value in Leisure Village is $145,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Leisure Village?
The median gross rent in Leisure Village is $1,700 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Leisure Village, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
What is the median age in Leisure Village?
The median age in Leisure Village is 57.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Leisure Village?
The average commute to work in Leisure Village is 32 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leisure Village?
The unemployment rate in Leisure Village is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leisure Village?
26.1% of adults in Leisure Village 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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