Lead Paint Risk in Carteret, NJ

71.5%Pre-1978 Housing

6,222Pre-1978 Units

8,702Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Carteret Compares

Carteret

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New Jersey

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National Average

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What This Means for Carteret Residents

Carteret has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (71.5%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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