What are the schools like in Lodi, NJ?

Lodi is served primarily by Lodi School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Lodi?

The median household income in Lodi, NJ is $80,044 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Lodi, NJ?

Lodi has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Lodi, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lodi's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lodi is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $423,900 and the median rent is $1,596 per month.

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

Lodi has a violent crime rate of 159.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1350.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lodi, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Lodi is a small city of 25,969 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $80,044 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Lodi stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Lodi 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

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

Metric	Lodi, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$423,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,596	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,044	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lodi's violent crime rate is 159.7 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.7 /100k

Property Crime

1350.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lodi is served primarily by Lodi School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lodi, NJ	National Avg
School District	Lodi School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lodi sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation and 29.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lodi, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	29.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lodi, NJ	National Avg
Population	25,969	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.7%	18.9%
Asian	6.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 1 mi Garfield, NJ 1 mi Wood-Ridge, NJ 2 mi Maywood, NJ 2 mi Teterboro, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Lodi

Lodi, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07644

Lodi vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lodi, NJ affordable or expensive?

Lodi's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lodi roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $423,900 and median rent is $1,596/month.

What is the crime rate in Lodi, NJ?

Lodi's violent crime rate is 159.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1350.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lodi?

Public schools in Lodi are operated by Lodi School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lodi, NJ a good place to live?

Lodi, NJ has a population of 25,969, a median household income of $80,044, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Lodi?

Lodi averages 39.9°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches with about 29.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lodi?

Lodi, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07644.

What is the population of Lodi?

The population of Lodi, New Jersey is 25,969 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lodi?

Key numbers for living in Lodi: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $423,900, median household income $80,044, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lodi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.