At a Glance
Median Income
$151,190
$61,788 per capita
Home Value
$368,200
Zillow: $548,060
Median Rent
$2,136/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.9%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.9%
8.8% smoking rate
How Medford Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medford Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medford Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medford Lakes residents earn a median household income of $151,190 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,788. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,536 business establishments, including 916 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medford Lakes is $368,200 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,060. Median rent is $2,136/month, with 27.9% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Medford Lakes reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 395/100K.
Education
59.9% of adults in Medford Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medford Lakes has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,267
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density3,743/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$151,190
Per Capita$61,788
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$40,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,200
Rent$2,136
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$548,060
Housing Units1,509
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property395/100K
Health
Obesity26.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation76 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.9%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute33 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
Medford Lakes was founded in 1939.
The median home in Medford Lakes was built in 1960.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 916 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.