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Laurel Heights, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cumberland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
391 Population 1,504/sq mi density
$81,713 Median Income $37,421 per capita
$201,400 Home Value $249,881 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,022 Violent Crime/100K 3,874 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$81,713 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,022 violent crimes/100K (169% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Laurel Heights, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,713
9% above
$37,421 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
29% below
Zillow: $249,881
Violent Crime
1,022/100K
169% above
3,874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Laurel Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Laurel Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
71%
Poverty
203%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
261%
Crime
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Laurel Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Laurel Heights residents earn a median household income of $81,713 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,421. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Laurel Heights is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,881. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Laurel Heights reports 1,022 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 169% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,874/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Laurel Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Laurel Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population391
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density1,504/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$81,713
Per Capita$37,421
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$249,881
Housing Units195
Rent Burden35.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,022/100K
Property3,874/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,760/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation92 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Laurel Heights was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.