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Leisure Village West

New Jersey · 3,969 residents · 1.21 sq mi
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Leisure Village West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $222,600. With a median age of 71.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,969
−2%since 2023
from 4,070 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Population density
3,280 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 3,364 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
71.6
Unchangedsince 2023
from 71.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2011 – 2024
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20244K
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,309 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,322
−4%since 2023
from $48,214 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.395 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $203,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,379
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,381 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+26%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,480)
Black2.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(229)
Asian4%(164)
Other2.2%(88)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(3,300)
Black3.7%(146)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(347)
Asian3.1%(123)
Other1.3%(53)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,481)
Diversity Score
37
+14%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
−15%since 2023
from 37.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
Female
62.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
Foreign born
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Leisure Village West, New Jersey?

Leisure Village West, New Jersey has about 3,969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Leisure Village West, New Jersey?

The typical household in Leisure Village West, New Jersey earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Leisure Village West, New Jersey expensive?

In Leisure Village West, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $222,600, and the typical rent is about $1,379 a month.

How educated are people in Leisure Village West, New Jersey?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Leisure Village West, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Leisure Village West, New Jersey?

About 3.5% of people in Leisure Village West, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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