Senior Living in 08701 (Lakewood, NJ)

Surrounding zip codes: 08724, 08755, 08723, 07731, 08720, 08753, 08730, 08742, 08527, 08736

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SeniorScore™ Overview

08701 scores the same as the Lakewood, NJ average of 65.
08701 scores significantly lower than the New Jersey average of 76.
08701 scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There are 4 hospitals nearby, including Kimball Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, and Community Medical Center.
There are 53 senior living facilities in the area, including Atlantic Coast Rehab and Health, FountainView Care Center, and Hearthstone Estates.
There are 8 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 26 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 80.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 256 pharmacies within short driving distance.
The area has a a very low property crime rate.
The area has a a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very low percent of seniors (18% of the total population).
There are 47 golf courses nearby, including Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Woodlake Golf & Country Club, and Lakewood Country Club.
There is 1 park nearby (Butterfly Camping Resort)..
There are 52 churches nearby, including St Anthony Claret Parish, Macedonia Baptist Church, and Sixth Street Baptist Church.
The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a very high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a high number of movie theatres.
The area has a very high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 6.54% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.47% of total property value, which is high compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 7.00%, which is medium compared to the national median.
New Jersey has a very low average state income tax rate of 2.43%.
The area has an average household income of $56,363, which is in the top 54% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $40,039, which is in the top 70% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $16,177, which is in the top 88% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $83,400 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $137,616 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $21,970 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $49,192 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.28%, which is high compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives high levels of rainfall each year.
This area has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This area has below average air quality.
This area has average water quality.
08701 has a dense population density of 3,774.9 people per square mile.
Residents have an average daily commute time.
The area has a very high public transportation ridership.
The area has a very high public school quality ranking.
The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
This area has a low education attainment of 82.77%.