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The Los Angeles [Navy airship] at her mooring mast, 1900
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About Lakehurst
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, USLakehurst is a borough in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,636, a decrease of 18 (−0.7%) from the 2010 census count of 2,654, which in turn reflected an increase of 132 (+5.2%) from the 2,522 counted in the 2000 census. Lakehurst was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 7, 1921, from portions of Manchester Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 24, 1921. The borough is named for its location near lakes and woods.
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Housing in Lakehurst
The typical Lakehurst home is worth about $372,000, about the same as a year ago, 36% below the New Jersey typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Lakehurst
Safety Grade C+
Lakehurst reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 62% report less.
Work & commute in Lakehurst
Full picture →Most working residents leave Lakehurst for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Toms River (13%), Lakewood (9%) and Manchester (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Lakehurst
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New Jersey
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Lakehurst
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Lakehurst
Full climate →Lakehurst has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Lakehurst
All Lakehurst schools →School Grade D
The public schools Lakehurst’s kids attend trail 94% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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