Lavallette, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
3.2
/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
$1,244,263 Zillow
$3,501
Median Rent
32.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
157
Violent Crime/100K
577 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,938 median income, 1.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$1,045,200 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lavallette experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9695°N, 74.0719°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ocean County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 124 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Lavallette has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (3.2").