Residents of Lincroft benefit from an exceptionally high per capita income of $43,277, 31% higher than the national and state averages. This number has been increasing at a rate of almost 7% a year. Lincroft also enjoys an unemployment rate of 4%, lower than both the national and state rates, and a job growth rate of 2%.
In terms of education, Lincroft has an exceptional population. 49% of the town's residents over 25 years of age have a bachelor's or advanced college degree, a far higher percentage than throughout the rest of New Jersey. This means that in order to compete for the top careers and highest salaries, you too will need a degree to have a chance of standing out from the well-educated Lincroft crowd.
The largest industries providing employment in Monmouth County are:
- Educational, health, and social services (20%)
- Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services (12%)
- Retail trade (12%)
- Finance, insurance, real estate, rental, and leasing (11%)
Best of all, Lincroft lies along 53 miles of pristine shoreline and beaches, providing a beautiful way to pass the time on land or participating in water sports. The area also has a winery, race track, golf ranges, amusement parks, and museums.
Sources:
- Lincroft City Profile
- City Data, Lincroft, New Jersey
- County Data, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- U.S. Census Bureau, Lincroft, NJ
Back to top↑
