Leisure Knoll, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,725
Population
3,062/sq mi density
$61,875
Median Income
$42,735 per capita
$265,600
Home Value
$356,848 Zillow
$1,765
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$265,600 home value, $1,765/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Leisure Knoll 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 23.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
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 | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,062/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0181°N, 74.2896°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monmouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 | - | 133 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 81 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 |
Leisure Knoll 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").