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Cost of living in Lakewood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lakewood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lakewood is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lakewood is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lakewood is $576,895.
The median income in Lakewood is $56,968.
Lakewood's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lakewood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lakewood | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 241 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 112 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lakewood, NJ Weather
The average high in Lakewood is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Lakewood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lakewood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lakewood
The current population in Lakewood is 69,585. The population has increased 39.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69,585 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 69,884 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 68,555 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 66,752 | 21.3% |
| 2020 | 55,039 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 56,072 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 55,532 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 55,135 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 54,679 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 53,591 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 51,944 | 2.4% |
| 2013 | 50,729 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 51,143 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 49,646 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 49,805 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lakewood
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Lakewood is:
82.1% White with 57,161 White residents.
1.7% African American with 1,154 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 61 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 285 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 504 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 1,263 Two Or More residents.
13.1% Hispanic with 9,147 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lakewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lakewood
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Lakewood is 48.4% female with 33,698 female residents.
Lakewood is 51.6% male with 35,887 male residents.
| Gender | Lakewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lakewood for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Lakewood completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Lakewood completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Lakewood completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Lakewood completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Lakewood completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Lakewood completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Lakewood completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Lakewood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lakewood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lakewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lakewood, New Jersey
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4.3% of households in Lakewood earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Lakewood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.5% of households in Lakewood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in Lakewood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.9% of households in Lakewood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Lakewood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.4% of households in Lakewood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.5% of households in Lakewood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Lakewood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.1% of households in Lakewood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lakewood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.1% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
