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Medford Lakes, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Burlington County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,267
Population
3,743/sq mi density
$151,190
Median Income
$61,788 per capita
$368,200
Home Value
$524,006 Zillow
$2,136
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
76
Violent Crime/100K
408 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$151,190 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$368,200 home value, $2,136/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Medford Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 23.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 76 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8536°N, 74.8117°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Burlington County County |
| Nearest Airport | South Jersey Regional (LLY) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Medford Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.9").