Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Court Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ram Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) B
Strand Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Music Center
Theatre Arts
Little Theater
Theatre Arts
ShoreTown Ballpark
Stadium
Boardwalk
Attraction
Ocean Lanes
Bowling Alley
Finnigans Lanes
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Unknown Name
Bar
ShoreTown Soft Serve
Fast Food
Charlie's Pizza
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Spirits Unlimited
Alcohol
The Choco Shoppe
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lucky 7 Deli
Deli
Popeyes
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Wellness Center
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
2nd Street Bakery
Bakery
Unknown Name
Bakery
Fishing Line
Seafood
Hershy's Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Stop 'N' Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (6) C-
Campbell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Carasaljo Park
Park
Carasaljo Park
Park
Ocean County Park No. 1
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Lakewood Pines Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Echo Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (4) F
Exito Fresh Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Books
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Amazing Savings
Houseware
Claws Cove
Gift Shop
QuickChek
Convenience Store
BJ's Wholesale Club Optical
Optician
T-Mobile
Electronics
Jersey Shore Supplements
Nutrition Supplements
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Kadra
Houseware
Target
Department Store
Keco Engineered Controls
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
European Wax Center
Beauty
HomeGoods
Houseware
Wawa
Convenience Store
Petco
Pets
Wawa
Convenience Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Wawa
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Lakewood.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Academy to NYC - CR526 at New Prospect Rd
Bus Stop
S Hope Chapel at Veterans Hwy - Academy to NYC
Bus Stop
CR-528 at Chapel Ave - NJT 317
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Jackson Skating Center - Academy to NYC
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6% D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lakewood is 134/100 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Lakewood crime rates are 928 per 100k, which is 31% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
806 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
121 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Lakewood is $40,966 - which is 44% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$40,966 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Lakewood Township Fire Department
Fire Station
Lakewood Fire Department
Fire Station
Campus Safety Gatehouse
Police
Gatekeeper's Lodge
Police
Lakewood Fire Department
Fire Station
Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus
Hospital
Lakewood Fire Department
Fire Station
Lakewood Fire Department
Fire Station
Whitesville Fire Company
Fire Station
Southard Fire Department
Fire Station
Brick Township Police Station
Police
Brick Township Police
Police
AFC Urgent Care
Clinic
Laurelton Station Brick EMS
Ambulance Station
Herbertsville Fire Compnay 24-2
Fire Station
Herbertsville EMS Station
Ambulance Station
Ramtown Fire Company
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing D+

Lakewood home prices are $409,300 - which is 29% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$409,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
10x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The Lakewood graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (44) A+
Clifton Ave Grade School
Tashbar Of Lakewood
Yeshiva Masoras Avos
Sephardic Bet Yaakov
Bais Rochel
Ocean Academy Charter School
Elementary School
Bnos Bina Girls School
Nachlas Bars Yaakov
Yeshiva Toras Aron
Lakewood Middle School
Yeshivat Yagdil Torah
Cong. Damesek Elementary School
Bnos Penina
Spruce Street Elementary School
Bnos Yaakov Elementary School
Bnos Tzippa
Oak Street Elementary School
School For Children With Hidden Intelligence
Bnos Orchos Chaim
Yeshive Toras Emes
Calvary Academy
Bnos Devorah
Meoros Bais Yaakov
Ateres Bais Yaakov
High Schools (26) A+
Sephardic Bet Yaakov
Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Hatalmud
Mesivta Nezer Hatorah
Yeshiva Toras Aron
Lakewood High School
Yeshiva Bais Hachinuch
Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah D'Lakewood
Yeshiva Emek Hatorah
Yeshiva Toras Chaim
Bais Yaakov High School
Bais Shaindel High School For Girls
Bais Kaila Torah Preparatory High School For Girls
School For Children With Hidden Intelligence
Calvary Academy
Yeshiva Toras Yisroel Inc
Coastal Learning Center - Monmouth
Yeshiva Chemdat Hatorah
Yeshiva Gedola Of Woodlake Village
Bais Leah High School
Mesivta Ohr Chaim Meir
Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor
New Road School
Jackson Liberty High School
Knesses Bais Levi
Shalva High School
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ratings A+

Lakewood has an overall rating of 92% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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General low crime rate, beautiful landscape, great shopping 5 rating By Mall ( Aug 13, 2015) If you are person with family values, you fit in just right in Lakewood, NJ! A growing town, with good business opportunity, Lakewood is home to a multi-cultural community, but primarily to the Jewish Orthodox. With a host of houses of worship, beautiful parks and recreational sp ...Read More ots, as well as shopping plazas, residential neighborhoods and two major colleges, Lakewood is a great town to live.

Many view traffic congestion as a major concern here. With courtesy busing for private schools now on the forefront, that problem is highlighted. Nevertheless, Lakewood's past has taught the public that this issue, as others will be resolved eventually.

Although the media likes to paint the differences between the various sectors of the community in bold, there is an underlying respect that all have for each other. On a scale of one to ten, I'd place Lakewood as a 9+. Experience Lakewood and see for yourself! Read Less
The Beach Community of Lakewood, NJ 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) I lived in Lakewood, New Jersey for ten years in my teens to my early twenties, and it was a wonderful place to live. Lakewood is a small town in Ocean County in Central New Jersey, less than an hour from New York City and only a few minutes from all the attractions of the Jersey ...Read More Shore. Situated with easy access to the Garden State Parkway as well as Routes 35 and 9, Lakewood provides easy access to the rest of the state.

Lakewood is a tight-knit community with all the sights and sounds of a beach community. Equally distant between the boardwalks of Point Pleasant and Sandy Hook, nightlife is less than ten minutes away. Also down the road is the famous and historical city of Asbury Park, where countless famous musicians began their careers, and many more continue to do so to this day. Eateries in the Lakewood area are diverse and unmatched--between the famous New Jersey diners and the local Jewish and Italian cuisines of the area, there is certainly something for everyone in Lakewood.

Although the city of Lakewood itself is generally rather quiet, the summer can bring many tourists to the surrounding areas--resulting in even more congestion than is typical for New Jersey. However, this tourism also has the benefit of creating a thriving economy for Lakewood and the surrounding areas. As with any densely populated area there are some undesirable urbanized communities in the surrounding areas. The benefits of living in Lakewood is its sense of community, where neighbors constantly watch out for each other and emergency services are never more than a stones throw away. Moderately priced for New Jersey, Lakewood is a wonderful place to live and grow up. Read Less
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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Lakewood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Campbell Park
Unknown Name
Unknown Name
Carasaljo Park
Carasaljo Park
Ocean County Park No. 1
Unknown Name
Unknown Name

Entertainment

Strand Theater
Unknown Name
Music Center
Little Theater
ShoreTown Ballpark
Boardwalk
Ocean Lanes
Finnigans Lanes

Food & Drink

Rita's Italian Ice
Unknown Name
ShoreTown Soft Serve
Charlie's Pizza
Chick-fil-A
Spirits Unlimited
The Choco Shoppe
Panera Bread

F Commute

Is public transit available in Lakewood? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Lakewood.
Drive to Work
52%

25% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit
4%

2% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
11%

8% higher than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Lakewood? The cost of living in Lakewood is 134/100 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey.
Lakewood
134

34% more expensive than average

New Jersey
121

21% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

A+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Lakewood? Lakewood crime rates are 928, which are 31% lower than New Jersey
Total Crime
928 per 100k people

60% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 108

60% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-12%

Year over year crime is down

C Employment

What is the median income in Lakewood? The median income in Lakewood is $40,966 which is 44% lower than New Jersey.
Median household income
$40,96626% lower than the US average
Income per capita
$12,27559% lower than the US average
Unemployment rate
3%

38% lower than the US average

A Health & Safety

Is Lakewood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Doctors

D+ Housing

What are Lakewood home prices? Lakewood home prices are $409,300 - which is 29% higher than New Jersey
Median home value
$409,300122% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,30337% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
33%

48% lower than the US average

D+ Schools

Does Lakewood have good schools? The Lakewood graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than New Jersey
High school grad. rates
79%

5% lower than the US average

School test scores
28%

41% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio
11:1

33% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Lakewood a good place to live? Lakewood has an overall rating of 92% from 5 reviews.
Overall user rating
92%

5 total ratings

User reviews rating
95%

2 total reviews

User surveys rating
85%

3 total surveys

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