What are the schools like in Lakehurst, NJ?

Lakehurst is served primarily by Lakehurst School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lakehurst?

The median household income in Lakehurst, NJ is $78,525 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Lakehurst, NJ?

Lakehurst has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Lakehurst, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lakehurst, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lakehurst's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lakehurst is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,200 and the median rent is $1,481 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lakehurst, NJ?

Lakehurst has a violent crime rate of 143.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2651.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lakehurst, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Lakehurst is a small town of 2,653 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $78,525 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Lakehurst stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Lakehurst is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lakehurst city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Lakehurst's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lakehurst costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lakehurst, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,481	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,525	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lakehurst's violent crime rate is 143.3 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

143.3 /100k

Property Crime

2651.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Lakehurst is served primarily by Lakehurst School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lakehurst, NJ	National Avg
School District	Lakehurst School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lakehurst sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lakehurst, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lakehurst, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,653	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%	18.9%
Asian	4.9%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Leisure Knoll, NJ 2 mi Leisure Village West, NJ 2 mi Cedar Glen West, NJ 3 mi Pine Lake Park, NJ 3 mi Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Lakehurst

Lakehurst, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08733

Lakehurst vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lakehurst, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lakehurst's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lakehurst roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $198,200 and median rent is $1,481/month.

What is the crime rate in Lakehurst, NJ?

Lakehurst's violent crime rate is 143.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2651.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lakehurst?

Public schools in Lakehurst are operated by Lakehurst School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lakehurst, NJ a good place to live?

Lakehurst, NJ has a population of 2,653, a median household income of $78,525, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lakehurst?

Lakehurst averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lakehurst?

Lakehurst, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08733.

What is the population of Lakehurst?

The population of Lakehurst, New Jersey is 2,653 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lakehurst?

Key numbers for living in Lakehurst: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $198,200, median household income $78,525, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lakehurst side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.