Living in Monroe Manor, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monroe Manor · Census data 2020–2024
Monroe Manor has 2,286 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $176,600 (71% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $656,800, the median rent is $1,882/month.
Monroe Manor at a glance
- Population
- 2,286
- Median age
- 37.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $176,600State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $656,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,882/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Monroe Manor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 0%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Monroe Manor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monroe Manor the median home value is $656,800, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,882 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,855 a month in housing costs.
Monroe Manor median household income
The median household income in Monroe Manor is $176,600 and the income per person is $53,383. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Monroe Manor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 638
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2009
- Average household size
- 3.58
Monroe Manor demographics
- Population
- 2,286
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 35.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 638
- Foreign-born
- 51.5%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monroe Manor ›
Education in Monroe Manor
74.4% of adults 25 and older in Monroe Manor have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monroe Manor
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Drive alone
- 52.7%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Monroe Manor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Manor | 2,286 | $176,600 | $656,800 | $1,882 |
| Renaissance at Monroe | 581 | $104,728 | $531,300 | — |
| Twin Rivers | 8,382 | $100,833 | $301,400 | $1,753 |
| Stonebridge | 1,966 | $127,578 | $646,800 | — |
| Roosevelt | 996 | $110,000 | $364,900 | $2,507 |
| Hightstown | 5,920 | $108,987 | $342,600 | $1,606 |
| East Windsor | 30,062 | $105,208 | $397,400 | $1,626 |
| The Ponds | 1,097 | $73,249 | $373,800 | $1,791 |
| Clearbrook | 2,375 | $37,411 | $282,000 | $1,739 |
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What is the median household income in Monroe Manor, NJ?
The median household income in Monroe Manor is $176,600, 71% 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 Monroe Manor?
The median home value in Monroe Manor is $656,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Monroe Manor?
The median gross rent in Monroe Manor is $1,882 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Monroe Manor, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 0%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Monroe Manor?
The median age in Monroe Manor is 37.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Monroe Manor?
The average commute to work in Monroe Manor is 35 minutes; 34.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monroe Manor?
The unemployment rate in Monroe Manor is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monroe Manor?
74.4% of adults in Monroe Manor 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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