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Lakehurst, NJ


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Lakehurst, New Jersey

Lakehurst, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 7 miles NW of Toms River, New Jersey (center to center) and 45 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of the year 2000 census, 2,522 people lived in Lakehurst.

The People and Families of Lakehurst

In Lakehurst, about 57% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the town without hitting a preschooler.

Lakehurst is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lakehurst had a median family income of $48,833.

Political Inclinations

Lakehurst residents donated more money ($8,450) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the town.

Lakehurst Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Lakehurst are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the town compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Lakehurst, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Lakehurst is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Lakehurst strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lakehurst Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lakehurst Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Lakehurst Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Lakehurst Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Lakehurst, NJ

Comparing Lakehurst to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men72
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income82
People Above Poverty83
People in Middle Class or Better72
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use71
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Property Taxes19
Affordability of Rents15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime65
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