Lake Como borough, New Jersey
Lake Como borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lake Como borough is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,677. The land area covers 0.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,677 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.6 yrs | ±8.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 836 | ±123 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,144 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 836 | ±123 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 308 | ±60 |
| Median Home Value | $634,500 | ±$46,403 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,810 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,045 | ±$20,913 |
| Per Capita Income | $64,767 | ±$8,503 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 60 | ±29 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 989 | ±143 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.5% | ±9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,672 (2024)
ID: 130857
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH CLERK
PO BOX 569, LAKE COMO NJ 07719-0569
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GUS Population: 647,520 (2024)
ID: 130808
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1 E MAIN ST, FREEHOLD NJ 07728-2278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LONG BRANCH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE COMO, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FREEHOLD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WALL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASBURY PARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | MORGANVILLE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | AVON, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MCI Institute of NJ
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College | 6.6 mi away | 901 West Park Avenue St 201, Ocean, NJ, 07712 |
7326951190
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BELMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 517 TENTH AVENUE, BELMAR, NJ, 07119 |
(201) 681-0775
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Monmouth University
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College | 7.7 mi away | 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764-1898 |
7325713400
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SPRING LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 1501 3RD AVE, SPRING LAKE, NJ, 07762 |
(201) 449-6654
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Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Village
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College | 9.1 mi away | 199 Joe Parker Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-0000 |
7327302808
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AVON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | GARFIELD & FIFTH AVENUES, AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ, 07717 |
(201) 775-6998
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Keser Torah-Mayan Hatalmud
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College | 9.1 mi away | 218 Joe Parker Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-2758 |
7323674259
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BRADLEY BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 511 FOURTH AVENUE, BRADLEY BEACH, NJ, 07720 |
(201) 776-2995
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Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1083 Brook Road, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-1239 |
7329421811
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WALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 2700 ALLAIRE RD, SEA GIRT, NJ, 08750 |
(201) 449-8877
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LONG BRANCH-OAKHURST, NJ US, located 8.9 miles from Lake Como borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8° | 24.8° | 33.3° | 4.20" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 25.9° | 34.5° | 3.31" | — |
| March | 49.2° | 32.3° | 40.8° | 4.33" | — |
| April | 58.9° | 41.0° | 50.0° | 3.91" | — |
| May | 68.3° | 50.8° | 59.5° | 4.13" | — |
| June | 77.8° | 60.9° | 69.3° | 4.34" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 66.8° | 75.1° | 4.40" | — |
| August | 81.8° | 65.4° | 73.6° | 6.27" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 58.9° | 67.6° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 65.5° | 46.9° | 56.2° | 4.71" | — |
| November | 55.6° | 37.3° | 46.4° | 3.82" | — |
| December | 46.9° | 30.0° | 38.4° | 4.78" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Como borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Belmar borough | Borough | 0.7 mi | — |
| West Belmar CDP | CDP | 0.7 mi | — |
| Spring Lake borough | Borough | 1.1 mi | — |
| Avon-by-the-Sea borough | Borough | 1.6 mi | — |
| Spring Lake Heights borough | Borough | 1.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402537560. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.