Living in Manchester, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
Manchester has 45,880 residents with a median age of 64.2. The median household income is $56,885 (45% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $219,100, the median rent is $1,477/month.
Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 45,880
- Median age
- 64.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $56,885State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $219,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,477/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manchester the median home value is $219,100, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,813 a month in housing costs.
Manchester median household income
The median household income in Manchester is $56,885 and the income per person is $39,847. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,369
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 10.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.92
Manchester demographics
- Population
- 45,880
- Median age
- 64.2
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 48.1%
- Households
- 23,600
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manchester ›
Education in Manchester
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 45,880 | $56,885 | $219,100 | $1,477 |
| Crestwood Village | 7,830 | $38,091 | $96,500 | $1,146 |
| Cedar Glen Lakes | 1,519 | $31,558 | $100,400 | — |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood | 2,719 | $62,235 | $135,900 | $1,674 |
| Lakehurst | 2,681 | $84,531 | $248,400 | $1,742 |
| Holiday City-Berkeley | 12,995 | $50,156 | $266,200 | $1,640 |
| Leisure Knoll | 2,668 | $64,718 | $313,700 | $1,710 |
| Leisure Village West | 3,969 | $52,500 | $222,600 | $1,379 |
| Holiday Heights | 2,121 | $58,297 | $338,900 | — |
More for people moving to Manchester
Manchester ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manchester: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manchester, NJ?
The median household income in Manchester is $56,885, 45% 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 Manchester?
The median home value in Manchester is $219,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Manchester?
The median gross rent in Manchester is $1,477 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Manchester, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Manchester?
The median age in Manchester is 64.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Manchester?
The average commute to work in Manchester is 33 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manchester?
The unemployment rate in Manchester is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manchester?
23.5% of adults in Manchester 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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