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Pine Lake Park, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Monmouth County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,251 Population 3,730/sq mi density
$87,998 Median Income $36,154 per capita
$377,200 Home Value $356,848 Zillow
$1,785 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 848 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,998 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$377,200 home value, $1,785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pine Lake Park, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,998
17% above
$36,154 per capita
Home Value
$377,200
34% above
Zillow: $356,848
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
53% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
7% below
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Pine Lake Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pine Lake Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
134%
Rent
153%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pine Lake Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pine Lake Park residents earn a median household income of $87,998 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,154. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% 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 Pine Lake Park is $377,200 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,848. Median rent is $1,785/month, with 51.0% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Pine Lake Park reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 848/100K.

Education

24.0% of adults in Pine Lake Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pine Lake Park has 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.

Data Overview

People

Population9,251
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,730/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,998
Per Capita$36,154
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

A
Home Value$377,200
Rent$1,785
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$356,848
Housing Units3,273
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property848/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation80 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Pine Lake Park was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.