Lakewood is a mid size city in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is part of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro area. It is the eighth biggest city in New Jersey. The encompassing metro area contains 5,372,907 people, but there are 92,843 within the city itself. Residents over 55 make up approximately 18% of the community.
Lakewood has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The median housing price in the city is $420,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $547,500. Lakewood has a high unemployment rate of around 9.28%. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($16,000 per capita), compared to the average of $84,000 for the state of New Jersey.
Lakewood has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The area gets heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Lakewood has low air quality ratings, average water quality, and a lower than average crime rate compared to other cities in the US.
To see information on the SeniorScore™ for Lakewood, NJ, please visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore/senior-living-in-lakewood-nj.