© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Lodi.
About
Life in Lodi
If you're considering Lodi, understand that you're looking at a dense, fully urban neighborhood where car dependency is real despite transit access—Route 17 runs right through town and serves as both a connector and a dividing line. The median household income sits around $89,000 with a median home value near $480,000, and rent averaging $1,714 monthly, which reflects the broader New Jersey market but still offers more affordability than many Hudson River alternatives. The 27-minute average commute to jobs is reasonable for the region, and NJ Transit buses run directly to Midtown Manhattan, though you'll want a car for local errands and daily life.
Lodi at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Foreign-Born
39.5%
Broadband Internet
93.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.5% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Lodi: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lodi, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (14.9%), and 34.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.9%
of households
Married Couples
40.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Lodi
Rent and home values here are close to the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
42.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $626,266 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Lodi
Unemployment in Lodi is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Lodi Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Lodi residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lodi, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lodi runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
189.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,186.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lodi Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Lodi, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Lodi is about 3% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Lodi, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Lodi is about 3% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lodi has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lodi
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lodi's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hackensack University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Hackensack
St Mary's General Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Passaic
Holy Name Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Teaneck
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lodi
Lodi's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Lodi
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,774 students · in-state tuition $40,840 · 58% graduate · median earnings $64,432 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
11.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
13.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lodi
Lodi has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
8 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
8 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
11 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
12 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lodi
Lodi Memorial Library
1 Memorial Drive, Lodi
Cities Near Lodi
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lodi?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lodi FAQ
Is Lodi, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Lodi's median rent is $1,714/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $89,305/year. Median home value is $475,000.
Is Lodi, New Jersey safe?⌄
Lodi's violent crime rate was 190 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1186 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lodi, New Jersey?⌄
Lodi has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lodi, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Lodi is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,714/month and median household income is $89,305/year. The median home value is $475,000. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lodi, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Lodi is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from