What are the schools like in Laurel Lake, NJ?

School district data for Laurel Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Laurel Lake?

The median household income in Laurel Lake, NJ is $52,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Laurel Lake, NJ?

Laurel Lake has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Laurel Lake, NJ affordable or expensive?

Laurel Lake's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laurel Lake is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,500 and the median rent is $1,166 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Laurel Lake, NJ?

Laurel Lake has a violent crime rate of 424.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2431.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laurel Lake, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Laurel Lake is a small town of 2,346 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $52,321 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Laurel Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Laurel Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laurel Lake 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: 93.7

Laurel Lake's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laurel Lake costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laurel Lake, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,166	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Laurel Lake's violent crime rate is 424.7 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

424.7 /100k

Property Crime

2431.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Laurel Lake, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laurel Lake sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 22.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laurel Lake, NJ
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	22.0"

Demographics

Metric	Laurel Lake, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,346	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mauricetown, NJ 3 mi Port Elizabeth, NJ 3 mi Port Norris, NJ 4 mi Millville, NJ 5 mi Dorchester, NJ 5 mi

Laurel Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel Lake, NJ affordable or expensive?

Laurel Lake's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laurel Lake roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,500 and median rent is $1,166/month.

What is the crime rate in Laurel Lake, NJ?

Laurel Lake's violent crime rate is 424.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2431.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laurel Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Laurel Lake, NJ a good place to live?

Laurel Lake, NJ has a population of 2,346, a median household income of $52,321, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Laurel Lake?

Laurel Lake averages 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 22.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Laurel Lake?

The population of Laurel Lake, New Jersey is 2,346 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laurel Lake?

Key numbers for living in Laurel Lake: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $131,500, median household income $52,321, crime index 113 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laurel Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.