At a Glance
Median Income
$120,938
$87,933 per capita
Home Value
$1,045,200
Zillow: $1,244,263
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
577/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
9.5% smoking rate
How Lavallette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lavallette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lavallette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lavallette residents earn a median household income of $120,938 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $87,933. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,958 business establishments, including 1,344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lavallette is $1,045,200 , 271% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,244,263. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 32.5% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Lavallette reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 577/100K.
Education
56.3% of adults in Lavallette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lavallette has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
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 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,836
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density2,239/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,938
Per Capita$87,933
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
D
Home Value$1,045,200
Rent$3,501
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$1,244,263
Housing Units2,967
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property577/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+22.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute39 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Lavallette was founded in 1887.
The median home in Lavallette was built in 1967.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.