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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Town numbers

ZIP code08735

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Living in Lavallette

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

A⁻

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

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Work & commute in Lavallette

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Most working residents leave Lavallette for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Toms River (12%), Lakewood (3%) and Brick (3%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Toms River

12%

Lakewood

Brick

New York, NY

10%Work in townlive and work in Lavallette 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 541Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Lavallette

Health Grade A

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

Compared with New Jersey

18better than NJ·5worse

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

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 6▲ 1 close Mind 4▲ 1 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

4.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNJ 12.3% · better 5.4%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 14.8%More adults who have had cancerNJ 7.5% · worse

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

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lavallette · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lavallette →

Natural hazards in Lavallette

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌊 Coastal flooding💨 Strong wind

1,840Does Lavallette flood?paid flood claims since 1978 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Lavallette MapLavallette vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lavallette →

Climate in Lavallette

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Lavallette has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 26°.

44° / 28°Winter

60° / 42°Spring

82° / 65°Summer

66° / 48°Fall

When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 23.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lavallette →

Schools in Lavallette

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B⁻

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

Lavallette Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 142 students

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.