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LakewoodNJ averageUS Census ACS
Population
69,884
Per-capita income
$17,984
Median home value
$618,400
Bachelor's or higher
31%
Typical home value $588,670 +7.9% yr/yr · +76.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$140.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$100.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$80.9M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$47.0M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$724 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20251,104 housing units ($108.9M)

Recent meetings

Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Lakewood Committee to vote on Medical Village zoning, sidewalk/road bids, and property sales

The Lakewood Township Committee is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of resolutions, including performance guarantee releases, bid awards for sidewalk and roadway projects, and a payroll services contract. The committee will also hold public hearings on three ordinances: adding a Medical Village zoning district, granting a utility easement on Hughes Avenue, and authorizing the sale of a portion of Block 480 Lot 1 on Wood Avenue. No ordinances are scheduled for first reading.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda August 13, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Click here for Webex   Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A . 10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is: 26392086810 All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 16, 2026   D. CONSENT AGENDA   D.1 2026-276 Resolution Of The Township Of Lakewood, County Of Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Releasing Performance Guarantee Posted By Accurate Builders, LLC In Connection With SD 1998 (Nussbau …
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Lakewood Committee sets public hearing for municipal budget and zoning changes

The Lakewood Township Committee will approve minutes and a consent agenda of resolutions, including the release of performance bonds for various construction projects and the awarding of professional services contracts. The meeting also includes the first reading of ordinances for a utility easement, a private land sale, and a proposed zoning addition for a 'Medical Village'.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda July 16, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Click here for Webex   Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A . 10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is: 26316327531.   All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 25, 2026 and July 8, 2026   D. MUNICIPAL BUDGET: Public Hearing Scheduled for September 3, 2026   D.1 2026-274 Resolution Of The Township Of Lakewood, County Of Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Authorizing The 2026 Local …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Committee Meeting

Committee hears objection to Lake Terrace liquor license renewal

The Lakewood Township Committee is holding a special meeting to hear an objection to the renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption License 1514-33-048-001 for Lake Terrace Manager, LLC. A resolution regarding the renewal is on the consent agenda. Public comment is invited via WebEx, email, or phone.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda July 08, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee Meeting Special Meeting 03:00 PM Click here for Webex     Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided to the public and the press   in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A . 10:4-6, and published on the Township legal notices web-page on June 29, 2026. A. ROLL CALL: MEETING BEGINS AT 3:00 PM This is a special meeting of the Township Committee for the purposes of hearing the objection to the renewal of Plenary Retail Consumption License 1514-33-048-001, Lake Terrace Manager, LLC.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is:  26311395454 . All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. HEARING: Objection to Renewal of Liquor License 1514-33-048-001 Lake Terrac …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Public hearing on Lakewood watershed inventory report

The Lakewood Township Committee will hold a public hearing on the Watershed Inventory Report for the Ocean County watershed map. The consent agenda includes releasing performance guarantees for multiple developers, renewing numerous liquor licenses, authorizing grant applications for road improvements (East Kennedy Blvd, Williams St, Henry St), awarding bids for 2025 Roadway Improvements Phases 2A and 2B to S&G Paving, and adopting a Community Energy Plan. First-reading ordinances include traffic changes on Massachusetts and Payne Avenues, an alcohol license amendment, tax cancellation for Congregation Mesifta Atereth Mordechai, vacating Beaumont Street, and accepting a land donation on Brill Street, Ferndale Avenue, and Wayne Street.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda June 25, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A .   10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. Click here for Webex A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is  26345041564. All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 28, 2026   D. DISCUSSION   D.1 Watershed Inventory Report Public Hearing   1. Lakewood Township Watershed Map (Ocean) phase-1-wip-REVISED DRAFT.pdf E. CONSENT AGENDA   …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Lakewood to approve affordable housing spending plan and bus terminal safety project

The committee will vote on a consent agenda of 33 resolutions covering routine financial and administrative matters. Notable items include approving the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan, awarding a bid for bus terminal pedestrian safety improvements, and supporting the HELPER Act for housing for public employees.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda May 28, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A .   10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. Click here for Webex A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is:  26329224349   All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 16, 2026   D. CONSENT AGENDA   D.1 2026-189 Resolution Of The Township Of Lakewood, County Of Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Releasing The Maintenance Guarantee Posted By Jacob Lipschitz In Connection With ZB #3987 (River Ave), Block 782, Lot 3 …
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Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Committee to vote on narcotics strike force pact and July 4 drone show

The Lakewood Township Committee will consider a large consent agenda including approval of a shared services agreement with Ocean County for the Narcotics Strike Force, a drone show for Independence Day at Lake Carasaljo, and numerous performance bond releases. Also up for vote are an emergency contract extension for shuttle liaison and authorizations for tax refunds and disabled veteran exemptions.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda April 16, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A .   10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. Click here for Webex A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is:  26339972690   All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 12, 2026   D. CONSENT AGENDA   D.1 2026-155 Resolution Of The Township Of Lakewood, County Of Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Releasing Performance Guarantee Posted By Joel Y. Kaszirer In Connection With 1445 Pine Park Avenue, Block 25.04, Lot …
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Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Committee approves budget transfers and traffic light agreements

The Lakewood Township Committee will consider approving the release of performance bonds for various road restoration projects and authorizing traffic signal agreements with Ocean County. The agenda also includes authorizing budget transfers, a shared services agreement for a SWAT team, and a contract with the Jersey Shore Blue Claws.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda March 12, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A .   10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. Click here for Webex A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is:  28663314555   All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 5, 2026 Regular Meeting and Board of Health Meeting   D. CONSENT AGENDA   D.1 2026-127 Resolution Of The Township Of Lakewood, County Of Ocean, State Of New Jersey, Releasing Performance Guarantee Posted B …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Lakewood Committee to release performance bonds and approve contracts

The Lakewood Township Committee will meet to approve a consent agenda including the release of performance bonds for various construction projects, the award of road improvement and snow removal contracts, and the issuance of amusement licenses. The meeting will also include the first reading of ordinances regarding tax cancellations for specific properties.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda February 05, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A .   10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. Click here for Webex Thursday, February 05, 2026 at 10 :30 P . February 5 . - 11 :55 P . February 5 . A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is:  28621610075.   All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING   C.1 Board of Health Agenda   1. 02-20-2025 BOH Meeting Draft.pdf D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 15, …
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Committee Meeting

Public hearing on Watershed Inventory Report Phase 1

The Lakewood Township Committee will hold a public hearing on the draft 2026 Watershed Inventory Report Phase 1 before a January 2026 filing deadline. The committee will then vote on a consent agenda of 33 resolutions dealing with performance guarantee releases, professional service contracts, tax cancellations and refunds, and an emergency contract for a shuttle bus liaison.

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Agenda Full Package Agenda Full Package Open Video in new Window Video Agenda January 15, 2026 Lakewood Township Committee   Meeting  Regular   Meeting 05:30 PM Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A .   10:4-6, and published in the Asbury Park Press   on January 7, 2026. Click here for Webex Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10 :30 P . January 15 . - 11 :30 P . January 15 . A. ROLL CALL - MEETING BEGINS AT 5:30 P. M.   The public is welcome to participate using Web-Ex either by computer (audio/visual) https://signin.webex.com/join or by phone (audio only). The phone number is (408) 418-9388. The Meeting ID#/Password is:  26331474273   All participants will be muted upon entry but may participate by using the *3 key on the phone to raise your hand or by clicking the raise hand button to be recognized via computer. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . This meeting is live- streamed & recorded on Townhall Streams at https://townhallstreams.com B. SALUTE TO THE FLAG AND PRAYER   C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 4, 2025 and January 2, 2026   D. DISCUSSION   D.1 Watershed Inventory Report Phase 1 Public Hearing …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$2.7MCLAYTON ASSOCIATES INC
Department of Defense · 8511057752!VACU-TOTE STORAGE
$2.2MSOUTHPOINT OPCO LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · SKILLED NURSING HOME CARE
$2.0MSOUTHPOINT OPCO LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · SKILLED NURSING HOME CARE
$1.9MDCM CLEAN AIR PRODUCTS, INC.
Department of Defense · 8509882531!POSI-VAC STARTER KI
$1.8MCLAYTON ASSOCIATES INC
Department of Defense · 8509661465!VACU-TOTE STORAGE
$1.7MDCM CLEAN AIR PRODUCTS, INC.
Department of Defense · 8508414805!POSI-VAC STARTER KI
$1.7MDCM CLEAN AIR PRODUCTS, INC.
Department of Defense · 8510002979!POSI-VAC STARTER KI
$1.7MCLAYTON ASSOCIATES INC
Department of Defense · 8511718764!VACU-TOTE STORAGE
$1.6MSOUTHPOINT OPCO LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · SKILLED NURSING HOME CARE
$1.5MWLT OPCO LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · SKILLED NURSING HOME CARE

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Ocean County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+1,066 people (+$170.9M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Hurricane": 8, "Snowstorm": 6, "Flood": 4, "Severe Storm": · last Thu Apr 24, 2025)
Traffic fatalities4 (2 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments15,020 (172,650 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,040/mo (1,748 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.6% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

$140.5M
Annual budget
$47.0M
Debt outstanding

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$140.5M
Spending$100.0M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.

Debt load LOW

Outstanding debt$47.0M
Debt-to-revenue0.33×
Debt-load index32 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.479
All kids
0.453
Black kids
0.341

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