At a Glance
Median Income
$89,500
$48,939 per capita
Home Value
$327,900
Zillow: $632,024
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
11.4% smoking rate
How Laurence Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laurence Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laurence Harbor a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laurence Harbor residents earn a median household income of $89,500 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,939. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laurence Harbor is $327,900 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $632,024. Median rent is $1,480/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
33.6% of adults in Laurence Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laurence Harbor has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,130
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,078/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,500
Per Capita$48,939
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A+
Home Value$327,900
Rent$1,480
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$632,024
Housing Units2,871
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Laurence Harbor was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.