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Medford Lakes

New Jersey · 4,146 residents · 1.14 sq mi
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Medford Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,400. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,146
−1%since 2000
from 4,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,637 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.3
+5%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Medford Lakes
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,086
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,536 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,789
+55%since 2000
from $31,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $920 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
5.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+54%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,068)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1%(41)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,992)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(70)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other1.2%(49)
Diversity Score10.1%(418)
Diversity Score
10
+117%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

Medford Lakes, New Jersey has about 4,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

The typical household in Medford Lakes, New Jersey earns about $101,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medford Lakes, New Jersey expensive?

In Medford Lakes, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $325,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

About 57.7% of adults age 25 and over in Medford Lakes, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medford Lakes, New Jersey?

About 5.6% of people in Medford Lakes, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medford Lakes, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Medford Lakes, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 316 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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