Lakewood, New Jersey

Population 51,425

Lakewood is located in Ocean County, NJ. The population is 51,425, making Lakewood the 2nd largest city in Ocean County.

There are 9 public schools in Lakewood with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Lakewood is very low , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lakewood is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lakewood property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lakewood include Lakewood Township, Ramtown and Leisure Village.

Lakewood Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 51.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.5%

Crime Rate

57.52% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 35
  • Violent Crimes: 140
  • Robbery: 43
  • Burglary: 240
  • Property Crime: 916
  • Larceny Theft: 640

Registered Offenders

55.49% Lower than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Lakewood
  • 6.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

461 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 448

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Lakewood, NJ and 46 private schools. Homefacts rates Lakewood's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.

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31 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lakewood, NJ

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,035
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,165
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,475
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,245

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Environmental Hazards

461 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Lakewood, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lakewood, NJ is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Lakewood, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.6°
  • February 35.9°
  • March 44.7°
  • April 55.02°
  • May 63.53°
  • June 72.33°
  • July 78.13°
  • August 75.06°
  • September 68.8°
  • October 56.88°
  • November 45.95°
  • December 37.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lakewood, NJ

Earthquakes
Lakewood, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lakewood, NJ has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lakewood, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lakewood, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lakewood, NJ: $40,966

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lakewood is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.14%
White Collar - 62.86%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Chris Smith

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Lakewood, NJ

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

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