Living in Lodi, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lodi · Census data 2020–2024
Lodi has 26,082 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $89,305 (14% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $475,000, the median rent is $1,714/month.
Lodi at a glance
- Population
- 26,082
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $89,305State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $475,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,714/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lodi a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lodi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lodi the median home value is $475,000, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,714 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,052 a month in housing costs.
Lodi median household income
The median household income in Lodi is $89,305 and the income per person is $46,990. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lodi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,108
- Owner-occupied
- 42.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.68
Lodi demographics
- Population
- 26,082
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 9,687
- Foreign-born
- 39.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lodi ›
Education in Lodi
29.6% of adults 25 and older in Lodi have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lodi
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 6.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Lodi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi | 26,082 | $89,305 | $475,000 | $1,714 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,115 | $123,734 | $552,900 | $1,700 |
| Garfield | 32,783 | $79,700 | $475,500 | $1,688 |
| Saddle Brook | 14,419 | $129,073 | $503,400 | $2,064 |
| Wood-Ridge | 10,218 | $136,108 | $566,200 | $1,878 |
| Maywood | 10,093 | $117,912 | $533,500 | $1,854 |
| Rochelle Park | 5,869 | $110,380 | $498,500 | $1,819 |
| Teterboro | 136 | $24,904 | — | $1,982 |
| Hackensack | 46,057 | $84,277 | $393,700 | $1,911 |
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What is the median household income in Lodi, NJ?
The median household income in Lodi is $89,305, 14% 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 Lodi?
The median home value in Lodi is $475,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lodi?
The median gross rent in Lodi is $1,714 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Lodi, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Lodi?
The median age in Lodi is 41.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lodi?
The average commute to work in Lodi is 26 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lodi?
The unemployment rate in Lodi is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lodi?
29.6% of adults in Lodi 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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