Housing & Real Estate — Lakewood, New Jersey
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 14,534 |
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| Occupied | 13,968 |
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| Vacant | 566 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 5,173 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 8,795 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $715,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$795,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,647/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 34.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 67.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,423 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,683 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,719 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,297 |
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| Median Year Built | 1989 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
