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Lakewood, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
69,884
Population
9,871/sq mi density
$57,576
Median Income
$17,984 per capita
$618,400
Home Value
$569,448 Zillow
$1,647
Median Rent
46.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
848 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,576 median income, 3.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$618,400 home value, $1,647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$618,400
119% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
42% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.0%
43% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
14,177
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$618,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$569,448
Median Sale Price
$487,500
Median List Price
$474,999
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.0%
Owner-Occupied
63.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,647/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,313/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
42 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
6.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$362
Active Inventory
46
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
46.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
48% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
37.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $618,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,448 |
| Median Sale Price | $487,500 |
| Median List Price | $474,999 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $362 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,647 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,313 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.5% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 46 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $362 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 14,177 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 46.0% |