Living in Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lyndhurst · Census data 2020–2024
Lyndhurst has 22,463 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $111,711 (8% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $524,400, the median rent is $1,796/month.
Lyndhurst at a glance
- Population
- 22,463
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $111,711State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $524,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,796/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Lyndhurst a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lyndhurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lyndhurst the median home value is $524,400, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,796 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,108 a month in housing costs.
Lyndhurst median household income
The median household income in Lyndhurst is $111,711 and the income per person is $54,095. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Lyndhurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,704
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.44
Lyndhurst demographics
- Population
- 22,463
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 9,208
- Foreign-born
- 23%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lyndhurst ›
Education in Lyndhurst
42% of adults 25 and older in Lyndhurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 14.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lyndhurst
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 9.1%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Lyndhurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst | 22,463 | $111,711 | $524,400 | $1,796 |
| North Arlington | 16,461 | $94,201 | $474,500 | $1,738 |
| Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $603,600 | $1,966 |
| East Rutherford | 10,313 | $97,993 | $458,100 | $1,952 |
| Belleville | 38,065 | $90,140 | $421,000 | $1,639 |
| Secaucus | 21,778 | $139,821 | $571,900 | $2,391 |
| Nutley | 30,012 | $119,734 | $516,300 | $1,767 |
| Kearny | 40,614 | $79,154 | $459,400 | $1,720 |
| Carlstadt | 6,378 | $115,444 | $595,400 | $1,645 |
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What is the median household income in Lyndhurst, NJ?
The median household income in Lyndhurst is $111,711, 8% 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 Lyndhurst?
The median home value in Lyndhurst is $524,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Lyndhurst?
The median gross rent in Lyndhurst is $1,796 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Lyndhurst, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lyndhurst?
The median age in Lyndhurst is 40.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Lyndhurst?
The average commute to work in Lyndhurst is 29 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lyndhurst?
The unemployment rate in Lyndhurst is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lyndhurst?
42% of adults in Lyndhurst 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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