Living in Mantua, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mantua · Census data 2020–2024
Mantua has 15,404 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $121,875 (18% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $334,500, the median rent is $1,579/month.
Mantua at a glance
- Population
- 15,404
- Median age
- 44State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $121,875State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $334,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,579/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Mantua a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mantua
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mantua the median home value is $334,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,579 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,381 a month in housing costs.
Mantua median household income
The median household income in Mantua is $121,875 and the income per person is $62,067. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Mantua: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,161
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.56
Mantua demographics
- Population
- 15,404
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 6,002
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mantua ›
Education in Mantua
41.3% of adults 25 and older in Mantua have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mantua
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Mantua vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantua | 15,404 | $121,875 | $334,500 | $1,579 |
| Sewell | 2,982 | $140,600 | $347,500 | — |
| Wenonah | 2,261 | $131,667 | $377,800 | — |
| Harrison | 13,790 | $165,927 | $511,300 | $1,137 |
| Pitman | 8,856 | $98,489 | $279,300 | $1,521 |
| Oak Valley | 4,413 | $93,472 | $242,600 | $969 |
| Richwood | 3,197 | $216,196 | $594,100 | — |
| Mullica Hill | 4,591 | $131,250 | $442,800 | $965 |
| Woodbury Heights | 3,117 | $123,083 | $283,400 | $1,325 |
More for people moving to Mantua
Mantua ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Mantua: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mantua, NJ?
The median household income in Mantua is $121,875, 18% 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 Mantua?
The median home value in Mantua is $334,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Mantua?
The median gross rent in Mantua is $1,579 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Mantua, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
What is the median age in Mantua?
The median age in Mantua is 44 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Mantua?
The average commute to work in Mantua is 27 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mantua?
The unemployment rate in Mantua is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mantua?
41.3% of adults in Mantua 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.
Last updated: