New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Lavallette is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,836. Residents earn $120,938 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lavallette receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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, long commute times. Lavallette offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lavallette is $120,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Lavallette among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lavallette is $1,045,200, making it a premium housing market at 271% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.6x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Lavallette is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,095 per 100,000, near the national average.
Lavallette is a highly educated community — 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lavallette experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,938 |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $87,933 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,654 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,958 |
| County GDP | $31,709M |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Healthcare | 1,948 |
| Retail | 2,030 |
| Manufacturing | 323 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.83% |
| Commute Time | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
| Census Median | $1,045,200 |
| 271% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,151,604 |
| Median List Price | $1,699,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,699,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $831 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,338 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,704 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.83% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.7% |
| Depression | 16.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,127/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,094.5/100K |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 322.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,772.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.0 inches |
| 37% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9695°N, 74.0719°W |
| County FIPS | 34029 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.3% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,239/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,948 |
| Restaurants | 1,344 |
| Retail Stores | 2,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 48 |
| Avg Commute | 39.3 min |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |