Living in Manahawkin, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manahawkin · Census data 2020–2024
Manahawkin has 2,392 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $77,031 (26% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $465,000, the median rent is $1,730/month.
Manahawkin at a glance
- Population
- 2,392
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $77,031State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $465,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,730/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Manahawkin a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manahawkin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manahawkin the median home value is $465,000, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,730 per month, which is 37.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,259 a month in housing costs.
Manahawkin median household income
The median household income in Manahawkin is $77,031 and the income per person is $54,325. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Manahawkin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,107
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.36
Manahawkin demographics
- Population
- 2,392
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 1,015
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manahawkin ›
Education in Manahawkin
37.7% of adults 25 and older in Manahawkin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manahawkin
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Manahawkin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manahawkin | 2,392 | $77,031 | $465,000 | $1,730 |
| Beach Haven West | 5,120 | $119,394 | $641,700 | $1,702 |
| Stafford | 29,834 | $117,612 | $426,200 | $1,800 |
| Eagleswood | 1,647 | $101,875 | $365,400 | $1,363 |
| Ocean Acres | 19,204 | $121,924 | $402,500 | $2,241 |
| Surf City | 1,195 | $118,750 | $1,034,000 | $2,056 |
| Ship Bottom | 957 | $108,750 | $975,800 | $1,455 |
| Harvey Cedars | 487 | $146,250 | $1,224,400 | — |
| Barnegat | 25,165 | $91,540 | $399,000 | $1,752 |
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What is the median household income in Manahawkin, NJ?
The median household income in Manahawkin is $77,031, 26% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manahawkin?
The median home value in Manahawkin is $465,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Manahawkin?
The median gross rent in Manahawkin is $1,730 per month, about 37.4% of household income.
Is Manahawkin, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Manahawkin?
The median age in Manahawkin is 48.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Manahawkin?
The average commute to work in Manahawkin is 28 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manahawkin?
The unemployment rate in Manahawkin is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manahawkin?
37.7% of adults in Manahawkin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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