Living in Lakewood (New Jersey)
Lakewood (New Jersey) is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 53,805 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 7%, #720 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 9%, #987 of 12,111), retired couples (top 11%, #1,032 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lakewood (New Jersey)
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 13 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 19 min and sets around 22:35; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Lakewood (New Jersey) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 57 | #3,139 of 11,898 | #234 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 31 | #6,785 of 9,771 | #217 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,762 of 8,006 | #192 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #2,705 of 6,237 | #186 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,032 of 9,474 | #143 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,543 of 9,474 | #190 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #720 of 10,762 | #99 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,333 of 7,271 | #130 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,678 of 8,006 | #332 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,292 of 12,111 | #170 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 61 | #3,104 of 7,271 | #274 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,802 of 9,474 | #250 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #2,839 of 18,063 | #10 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,340 of 16,523 | #171 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #9,737 of 18,063 | #33 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,347 of 16,523 | #179 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #3,751 of 21,167 | #301 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 72 | #987 of 12,111 | #37 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #2,024 of 6,413 | #148 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #5,458 of 12,111 | #398 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ramtown 7 km
- Brick 8 km
- Pine Lake Park 11 km
- Point Pleasant (New Jersey) 13 km
- Manasquan 15 km
- Holiday City-Berkeley 16 km
- Toms River 16 km
- West Freehold 18 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.