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Lavallette

A borough of 1,865 people in New Jersey
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Conserved land9.8%60 of 613 acres
Trails0.9 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves232 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Lavallette

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, US
1887Established
1,787Population
1 sq miArea
3 ftElevation

Lavallette is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,787, a decrease of 88 (−4.7%) from the 2010 census count of 1,875, which in turn had reflected a decline of 790 (−29.6%) from the 2,665 counted in the 2000 census. Lavallette is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.

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ZIP code08735
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Housing in Lavallette

$1.24M▲ 12% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lavallette home is worth about $1,244,000, up 12% in a year, 114% above the New Jersey typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Lavallette

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Safety Grade A-

Lavallette reports less crime per resident than 82% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Lavallette 0.5
New Jersey 2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Lavallette 3.7
New Jersey 12.7
U.S. 15.5
Natural hazards: Very highMostly inland flooding · higher than 84% of U.S. communitiesDetails →
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Health in Lavallette

A

Health Grade A

Healthier than 91% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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18better than NJ·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 9 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Community Medical CenterToms River · 7.7 mi · ER
Ohi - Toms RiverToms River · 7.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
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School Grade B-

The public schools Lavallette’s kids attend trail 53% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictLavallette Borough School DistrictSchools1

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