Lakehurst, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,666
Population
2,962/sq mi density
$80,458
Median Income
$31,483 per capita
$225,800
Home Value
$371,759 Zillow
$1,637
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
143
Violent Crime/100K
2,687 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$80,458 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,800 home value, $1,637/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
143 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakehurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0131°N, 74.3204°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monmouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 135 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 87 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Lakehurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.2").