Lakewood, NJ
Living in Lakewood
Bikeability50
Walkability73
Commute75
Public Transit52
Affordability32
Public Safety81
Airports89
Hospitals32
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation+6.3k (2010–19)
17 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
87%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years46%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years6%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household87%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$474kMedian Home Value+$78k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached29%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Utility gas82%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lakewood
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Ocean County10
Property Crime in Lakewood
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Ocean County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakewood
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding47
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakewood, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakewood, NJ
Yeshiva Masoras Avos
0 miles, SE
Sephardic Bet Yaakov
1 miles, W
Bais Rochel
1 miles, N
Knesses Bais Levi
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lakewood, NJ
Bais Medrash Toras Chesed
0 miles, N
Beth Medrash Govoha
1 miles, W
Yeshiva Bais Aharon
1 miles, NE
Georgian Court University
1 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakewood, NJ
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus
1 miles, S
Ocean Medical Center
4 miles, E
St Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
6 miles, S
Community Medical Center
9 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lakewood, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
34 miles, W
Newark Liberty International Airport
41 miles, N
John F Kennedy International Airport
44 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
48 miles, SW