Lambertville, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Lambertville is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,141. Residents earn $106,236 per year, which is 41% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,141 Population 3,834/sq mi density
$106,236 Median Income $92,318 per capita
$534,100 Home Value $625,019 Zillow
$1,507 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
208 Violent Crime/100K 1,142 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,236 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$534,100 home value, $1,507/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K (45% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,236
41% higher than US avg
Home Value $534,100
89% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 208/100K
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 69.5%
106% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,507
30% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Lambertville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,141
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density3,834/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,236
Per Capita$92,318
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,867M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$534,100
Rent$1,507
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$625,019

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property1,142/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault208/100K
Burglary130/100K

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.8%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr

Education

A+
Bachelor's+69.5%
High School+93.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute31 min
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Is Lambertville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lambertville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Lambertville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lambertville is $106,236, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Lambertville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lambertville is $534,100, making it a premium housing market at 89% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,507 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Lambertville is below the national average at 208 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,142 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.

Education

Lambertville is a highly educated community — 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Lambertville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 13.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Lambertville has a population of 4,141 with a density of 3,834 people per square mile. The median age is 59.2 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.5%).

Population

4,141
Total Population
3,834
People / sq mi
59.2yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lambertville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish12.1%
10% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lambertville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lambertville is $106,236, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Lambertville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,236
41% above US avg
Per Capita Income$92,318
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
IRS Avg AGI$151,298

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,073
County GDP$9,867M

Business (County)

Restaurants295
Healthcare387
Retail437
Manufacturing130

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,473
256% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Work from Home20.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Lambertville is $534,100, 89% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,507 (30% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $625,019.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$534,100
89% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$625,019
Median List Price$614,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$614,000
$/Sq Ft$565
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,507
30% above US avg

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-Occupied76.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,473
256% above US avg
Effective Rate2.34%
In Lambertville, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.8% report depression. 17.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lambertville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma8.9%
COPD3.8%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity17.2%
Depression17.8%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death4,363/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.7/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities387
Lambertville has a violent crime rate of 208 per 100,000 residents, 45% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,142 per 100,000 (42% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Lambertville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent207.6/100K
45% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault207.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,142.0/100K
42% below US avg
Burglary129.8/100K
Theft960.3/100K
Vehicle Theft51.9/100K
Arson26.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Lambertville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall13.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density3,834/sq mi
Coordinates40.3686°N, 74.9430°W
County FIPS34019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 69.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (106% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 45.7%

Winner: Republican by 6.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+69.5%
106% above US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,834/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities387
Restaurants295
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Work from Home20.9%

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