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Lavallette, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,836 Population 2,239/sq mi density
$120,938 Median Income $87,933 per capita
$1,045,200 Home Value $1,151,604 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,938 median income, 0.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$1,045,200 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lavallette, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,938
61% above
$87,933 per capita
Home Value
$1,045,200
271% above
Zillow: $1,151,604
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
67% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
161%
Home Value
371%
Rent
301%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lavallette a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 0.9% (75% 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 $1,151,604. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,113/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,836
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density2,239/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,938
Per Capita$87,933
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$31,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

D
Home Value$1,045,200
Rent$3,501
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$1,151,604
Housing Units2,967
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,113/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary108/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,127/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 48 fatal vehicle crashes.