How Does Lakewood, NJ Spend Tax Money?
Lakewood, NJ spends $13,278 per resident, with total expenditures of $910.2M. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($272/person), Parks & Recreation ($174/person), Highways & Roads ($125/person). Fiscal Health Score: D (39/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $910.2M |
| Per Capita Spending | $13,278 |
| Total Revenue | $513.5M |
| Total Debt | $44.4M |
| Population | 68,555 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 39/100 (D) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$272/person
Parks & Recreation$174/person
Highways & Roads$125/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.