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Lavallette

New Jersey · 1,869 residents (2025 est.) · 0.816 sq mi
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Lavallette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,056. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 800 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,089,000. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,865
−30%since 2000
from 2,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,286 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 3,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
+9%since 2000
from 56.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,869 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lavallette
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,056
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,846 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,386
+213%since 2000
from $28,588 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+14%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing15.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,089,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,793
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $786 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
69.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.4%
+55.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
+13%since 2000
from 7.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,591)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(43)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,781)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(52)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other1.1%(20)
Diversity Score10.9%(203)
Diversity Score
11
+117%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 83.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lavallette, New Jersey?

Lavallette, New Jersey has about 1,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lavallette, New Jersey?

The typical household in Lavallette, New Jersey earns about $133,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lavallette, New Jersey expensive?

In Lavallette, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $1,089,000, and the typical rent is about $2,793 a month.

How educated are people in Lavallette, New Jersey?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lavallette, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lavallette, New Jersey?

About 4.3% of people in Lavallette, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lavallette, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Lavallette, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 434 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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