Cedar Glen Lakes, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Cedar Glen Lakes is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,509. Residents earn $33,958 per year, which is 55% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,509 Population 2,187/sq mi density
$33,958 Median Income $28,506 per capita
$97,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$33,958 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,000 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $33,958
55% lower than US avg
Home Value $97,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

How Cedar Glen Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,509
Median Age73.3 yrs
Density2,187/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$33,958
Per Capita$28,506
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$31,709M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.1%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation151 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+95.2%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute29 min
Libraries22

Is Cedar Glen Lakes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cedar Glen Lakes receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cedar Glen Lakes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cedar Glen Lakes is $33,958, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cedar Glen Lakes is $97,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Glen Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Cedar Glen Lakes has a population of 1,509 with a density of 2,187 people per square mile. The median age is 73.3 years, 88% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.8%).

Population

1,509
Total Population
2,187
People / sq mi
73.3yrs
Median Age
88% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.4%
Female 59.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Cedar Glen Lakes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.8%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cedar Glen Lakes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cedar Glen Lakes is $33,958, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Cedar Glen Lakes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,958
55% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,506
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
IRS Avg AGI$86,654

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,958
County GDP$31,709M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,344
Healthcare1,948
Retail2,030
Manufacturing323

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Cedar Glen Lakes is $97,000, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$97,000
66% below US avg
Median List Price$89,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$89,000
$/Sq Ft$123
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio93.4%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory14

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,704
149% above US avg
Effective Rate8.97%
In Cedar Glen Lakes, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 18.1% report depression. 29.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cedar Glen Lakes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma9.7%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity29.1%
Depression18.1%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress15.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Checkup Rate73.1%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,948

Crime Rates: Cedar Glen Lakes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48

Safety Score

Cedar Glen Lakes has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.0 inches
37% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density2,187/sq mi
Coordinates39.9537°N, 74.4003°W
County FIPS34029
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.4%
D 31.4%

Winner: Republican by 36 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score6.24
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,187/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,948
Restaurants1,344
Retail Stores2,030

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)48

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Work from Home3.5%

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