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Lincroft, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
6,901
Population
1,237/sq mi density
$168,945
Median Income
$78,874 per capita
$719,000
Home Value
$983,277 Zillow
$843
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
197
Violent Crime/100K
2,252 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$168,945 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$719,000 home value, $843/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
197 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincroft experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3354°N, 74.1327°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monmouth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | — | 101 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in |
Lincroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").