New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Lawnside is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,124. Residents earn $70,338 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lawnside receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Lawnside offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lawnside is $70,338, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Lawnside is $215,100, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,034 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Lawnside is below the national average at 341 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,240 per 100,000, 65% above the national average.
22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lawnside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 82.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,338 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,451 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 7.1% |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.17% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $215,100 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $295,255 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,034 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.17% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Total Violent | 341.1/100K |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 102.3/100K |
| Assault | 238.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,240.1/100K |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 920.9/100K |
| Theft | 2,114.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 204.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8673°N, 75.0289°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.4% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,185/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |