Leisure Village West, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,070 Population 3,364/sq mi density
$60,309 Median Income $48,214 per capita
$203,700 Home Value $356,848 Zillow
$1,381 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,309 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$203,700 home value, $1,381/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Leisure Village West, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,309
20% below
$48,214 per capita
Home Value
$203,700
28% below
Zillow: $356,848
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
19% above
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
5% below
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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

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

Income
80%
Home Value
72%
Rent
119%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leisure Village West a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leisure Village West residents earn a median household income of $60,309 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,214. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 West is $203,700 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,848. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 19.2% 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 1978.

Education

20.8% of adults in Leisure Village West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leisure Village West 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

Population4,070
Median Age71.5 yrs
Density3,364/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,309
Per Capita$48,214
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,700
Rent$1,381
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$356,848
Housing Units2,902
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation52 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute38 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Leisure Village West was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
31.8% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.