Leisure Village East, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,309 Population 2,780/sq mi density
$47,231 Median Income $52,004 per capita
$211,600 Home Value $448,732 Zillow
$1,237 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,231 median income, 17.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$211,600 home value, $1,237/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Leisure Village East, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,231
37% below
$52,004 per capita
Home Value
$211,600
25% below
Zillow: $448,732
Median Rent
$1,237/mo
6% above
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
386% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
4% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Leisure Village East Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Leisure Village East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
75%
Rent
106%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
486%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leisure Village East 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

Leisure Village East residents earn a median household income of $47,231 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,004. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leisure Village East is $211,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,732. Median rent is $1,237/month, with 40.8% 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 1987.

Education

23.0% of adults in Leisure Village East hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leisure Village East 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 37.

Data Overview

People

Population4,309
Median Age74.1 yrs
Density2,780/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,231
Per Capita$52,004
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A
Home Value$211,600
Rent$1,237
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$448,732
Housing Units3,444
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation63 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute35 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Leisure Village East was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.