Living in Lake Como, NJ

Lake Como is a town located on the Jersey Shore between Belmar and Spring Lake. It was originally the borough of South Belmar. Its name change became effective in 2005.

The Borough of Lake Como is home to various styles of homes with a median home price of just over $400,000. It has a current population of nearly 1800 residents and 785 households. Lake Como is a non-operating school district, and the Belmar School District currently serves the students. The district houses a K-12 elementary school. High School Students attend either Manasquan High School or Asbury Park High School as part of a shared sending/receiving relationship.

The town is surrounded by picturesque beaches, parks, and the Belmar Marina. The town offers shops, restaurants, and local businesses. Lake Como has a recreation department. It provides various activities, including basketball, tennis, baseball, soccer, etc.

LAKE COMO HOMES FOR SALE

Lake Como offers a fine array of real estate options. Whether you are looking for a seashore colonial or a condo close to the ocean or the Shark River, the agents at The Connolly Agency can help. We have the local knowledge and the experience to help you find the home of your dreams.

LAKE COMO AREA SCHOOLS

Lake Como is a non-operating school district. Elementary-aged students attend the Belmar School District, which consists of a single public school, Belmar Elementary School, for grades PreK-8. The elementary school enrolls approximately 565 students per year. For high school, public school students attend Manasquan High School or Asbury Park High School. In addition, Lake Como students can attend Red Bank Regional High School. They can also choose one of the five nationally-ranked schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District. Otherwise, there’s a variety of private and parochial schools at both the elementary and high school levels in the immediate area.

LAKE COMO TRANSPORTATION

Located approximately 60 miles from New York City, Lake Como has several public and private transportation systems.

Train
Lake Como is located along the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line, and is conveniently located near the Belmar train station. This line runs from Bayhead, NJ, in the south to Hoboken, NJ, Newark Penn Station, and New York City Penn Station and connects riders to Amtrak and Newark Airport.

Bus
Lake Como has NJ Transit Buses with routes throughout New Jersey.

In addition, multiple private commuter bus companies operate in the area, including Academy Bus. The bus provides daily service to New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and points in between.

Ferry
Commuters and visitors to New York City can travel from Lake Como via ferry from nearby Atlantic Highlands on Seastreak Ferry NJ.

Airports
Lake Como has several nearby international and regional airports, offering a variety of travel options.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Newark, NJ (50 miles)
JFK International Airport (JFK), Jamaica, NY (70 miles)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Philadelphia, PA (83 miles)
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY), Atlantic City, NJ (70 miles)
Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM), Wall Township, NJ (8 miles)