What are the schools like in Lawnside, NJ?

Lawnside is served primarily by Lawnside School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lawnside?

The median household income in Lawnside, NJ is $74,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.8%.

What is the weather like in Lawnside, NJ?

Lawnside has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Lawnside, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lawnside's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lawnside is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,800 and the median rent is $1,087 per month.

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

Lawnside has a violent crime rate of 342.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 6881.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lawnside, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Lawnside is a small town of 3,059 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $74,250 and a 11.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Lawnside stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lawnside is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lawnside 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: 103.5

Lawnside's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lawnside costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lawnside, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,087	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Lawnside's violent crime rate is 342.7 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

342.7 /100k

Property Crime

6881.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lawnside is served primarily by Lawnside School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lawnside, NJ	National Avg
School District	Lawnside School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lawnside sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lawnside, NJ
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.9"

Demographics

Metric	Lawnside, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,059	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	5.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	78.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lawnside

Lawnside, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08045

Lawnside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawnside, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lawnside's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lawnside roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $209,800 and median rent is $1,087/month.

What is the crime rate in Lawnside, NJ?

Lawnside's violent crime rate is 342.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 6881.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lawnside?

Public schools in Lawnside are operated by Lawnside School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lawnside, NJ a good place to live?

Lawnside, NJ has a population of 3,059, a median household income of $74,250, and an unemployment rate of 11.8%. 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 Lawnside?

Lawnside averages 42.6°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 21.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lawnside?

Lawnside, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08045.

What is the population of Lawnside?

The population of Lawnside, New Jersey is 3,059 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lawnside?

Key numbers for living in Lawnside: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $209,800, median household income $74,250, crime index 185 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lawnside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.