New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Medford Lakes is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,267. Residents earn $151,190 per year, which is 101% above the national average.
Based on current data, Medford Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Medford Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Medford Lakes is $151,190, which is significantly higher than the national average — 101% above $75,149. This places Medford Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Medford Lakes is $368,200, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,136 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Medford Lakes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 508 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
Medford Lakes is a highly educated community — 59.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Medford Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches, including 23.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $151,190 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,788 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,359 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,584 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,536 |
| County GDP | $40,867M |
| Restaurants | 916 |
| Healthcare | 1,413 |
| Retail | 1,321 |
| Manufacturing | 316 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,511 |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.58% |
| Commute Time | 33.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |
| Census Median | $368,200 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $524,006 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,136 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,511 |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.58% |
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,658/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,413 |
| Total Violent | 72.6/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 48.4/100K |
| Assault | 24.2/100K |
| Total Property | 508.0/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 145.1/100K |
| Theft | 362.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.4 inches |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8536°N, 74.8117°W |
| County FIPS | 34005 |
Winner: Democrat by 16.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.9% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,743/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.6% |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,413 |
| Restaurants | 916 |
| Retail Stores | 1,321 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 54 |
| Avg Commute | 33.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 15.3% |