Living in Manasquan, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manasquan · Census data 2020–2024
Manasquan has 5,922 residents with a median age of 48.3. The median household income is $142,944 (38% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $988,100, the median rent is $2,030/month.
Manasquan at a glance
- Population
- 5,922
- Median age
- 48.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $142,944State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $988,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,030/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Manasquan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 117% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manasquan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manasquan the median home value is $988,100, 197% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,030 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,754 a month in housing costs.
Manasquan median household income
The median household income in Manasquan is $142,944 and the income per person is $90,603. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Manasquan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,354
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.32
Manasquan demographics
- Population
- 5,922
- Median age
- 48.3
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 2,545
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manasquan ›
Education in Manasquan
71.2% of adults 25 and older in Manasquan have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 25.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manasquan
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Manasquan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manasquan | 5,922 | $142,944 | $988,100 | $2,030 |
| Sea Girt | 1,980 | $213,750 | $2,000,001 | $3,455 |
| Brielle | 4,956 | $172,250 | $849,100 | $2,726 |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,855 | $141,716 | $850,300 | $1,820 |
| Spring Lake Heights | 4,861 | $106,758 | $721,100 | $1,863 |
| Spring Lake | 2,779 | $215,625 | $2,000,001 | $2,175 |
| Point Pleasant | 19,334 | $115,625 | $575,300 | $1,930 |
| Bay Head | 1,205 | $181,667 | $1,864,000 | $1,424 |
| Allenwood | 757 | $224,704 | $758,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Manasquan, NJ?
The median household income in Manasquan is $142,944, 38% higher 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 Manasquan?
The median home value in Manasquan is $988,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Manasquan?
The median gross rent in Manasquan is $2,030 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Manasquan, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 117% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Manasquan?
The median age in Manasquan is 48.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Manasquan?
The average commute to work in Manasquan is 34 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manasquan?
The unemployment rate in Manasquan is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manasquan?
71.2% of adults in Manasquan 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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