Living in Lavallette, NJ

Explore Lavallette and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,865 Population Ocean County County Borough Place Type New Jersey State
Overall Match6.5 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Lavallette at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,865
Median Household Income$133,056
Median Home Value$1,089,000
Median Gross Rent$2,793
Median Age61.3
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home18.2%
Homeownership78.3%
Housing Vacancy69.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Lavallette is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Lavallette Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lavallette and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.2 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.4 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability1.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength5.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Lavallette

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$1,089,000
Median Gross Rent$2,793
Homeownership78.3%
Housing Vacancy69.1%
Housing Value4.4/10
Housing Stability2.0/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Lavallette, NJ

Median Household Income$133,056
Unemployment2.6%
Work From Home18.2%
Employment8.8/10
Remote Work Friendly7.4/10
Income Strength10.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Lavallette and how households are structured

Population1,865
Median Age61.3
Average Household Size2.1

Lavallette is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Lavallette

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Lavallette point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High85.5°F
Average Winter Low21.7°F
Annual Rainfall50.5 in.
Annual Snowfall10.2 in.

Seasonal Life in Lavallette

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Lavallette is located in Ocean County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Ocean County.

County Intelligence

Lavallette & Ocean County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Lavallette is located in Ocean County, New Jersey.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Lavallette.

Current NarrowTheList data for Lavallette shows a population of about 1,865. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Ocean County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Lavallette.

For someone considering a move to Lavallette, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Seaside Heights, NJ 1.7 miles away Seaside Park, NJ 3.0 miles away Island Heights, NJ 4.3 miles away Ocean Gate, NJ 4.5 miles away Pine Beach, NJ 5.7 miles away Mantoloking, NJ 6.2 miles away Bay Head, NJ 7.1 miles away South Toms River, NJ 7.5 miles away Beachwood, NJ 7.5 miles away Point Pleasant, NJ 7.5 miles away Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 8.6 miles away Brielle, NJ 9.4 miles away