At a Glance
Median Income
$168,945
$78,874 per capita
Home Value
$719,000
Zillow: $1,077,641
Median Rent
$843/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.4%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
8.2% smoking rate
How Lincroft Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincroft's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincroft a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincroft residents earn a median household income of $168,945 , which is 125% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,874. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Lincroft is $719,000 , 155% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,077,641. Median rent is $843/month, with 32.2% 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 1974.
Education
62.4% of adults in Lincroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincroft has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,901
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,237/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$168,945
Per Capita$78,874
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A
Home Value$719,000
Rent$843
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$1,077,641
Housing Units2,407
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation60 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.4%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+26.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute41 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincroft was built in 1974.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% 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.