What are the schools like in Lavallette, NJ?

Lavallette is served primarily by Lavallette Borough School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lavallette?

The median household income in Lavallette, NJ is $108,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Lavallette, NJ?

Lavallette has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lavallette, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lavallette's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lavallette is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $925,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Lavallette has a violent crime rate of 157.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 577.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lavallette, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Lavallette is a small town of 2,036 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $108,750 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Lavallette stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Lavallette is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lavallette 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

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

Metric	Lavallette, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$925,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lavallette's violent crime rate is 157.5 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

157.5 /100k

Property Crime

577.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lavallette is served primarily by Lavallette Borough School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lavallette, NJ	National Avg
School District	Lavallette Borough School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lavallette sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lavallette, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	50.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lavallette, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,036	—
Median Age	61.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	12.8%	22.2%
65 and over	39.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Lavallette vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavallette, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lavallette's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lavallette roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $925,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Lavallette, NJ?

Lavallette's violent crime rate is 157.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 577.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lavallette?

Public schools in Lavallette are operated by Lavallette Borough School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. 55.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lavallette, NJ a good place to live?

Lavallette, NJ has a population of 2,036, a median household income of $108,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Lavallette?

Lavallette averages 41.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lavallette?

The population of Lavallette, New Jersey is 2,036 with a median age of 61.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lavallette?

Key numbers for living in Lavallette: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $925,200, median household income $108,750, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lavallette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.