Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
20%
Lake Como
Lake Como, NJ Area Guide
A friendly neighborhood atmosphere right down the street from one of New Jersey’s finest beaches
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Sitting just a couple of blocks from the Atlantic shoreline, Lake Como is a compact Jersey Shore borough where the beach is never more than a short walk away. Tucked into Monmouth County, this small community of roughly 1,700 residents carries an easy coastal rhythm, with charming residential streets giving way to the sand and surf of nearby Belmar Beach. Originally incorporated as South Belmar in 1924, the borough adopted the name Lake Como in 2005, lending it a character all its own on the Shore landscape.
Daily life here leans relaxed and unhurried. Local gathering spots line the nearby streets, and the oceanfront adds a natural backdrop for evenings out or weekend afternoons. Belmar's lively dining and shopping scene is just steps away, making it easy to enjoy shore-town energy without sacrificing a quieter place to come home to. Renters will find a mix of cozy apartments, condos, and smaller apartment communities spread across this walkable, one-square-mile borough, offering an accessible entry point to Shore living year-round.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,206
Average: $111,996
Education
986
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,306
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Como has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Como, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 9-12
180 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pine Creek Railroad
- Allaire State Park
- Jenkinson's Aquarium
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.