At a Glance
Median Income
$156,542
$94,402 per capita
Home Value
$947,100
Zillow: $1,245,479
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
7.3% smoking rate
How Manasquan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manasquan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manasquan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manasquan residents earn a median household income of $156,542 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $94,402. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manasquan is $947,100 , 236% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,245,479. Median rent is $1,655/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Manasquan reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 973/100K.
Education
73.0% of adults in Manasquan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(117% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manasquan has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,915
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density4,286/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,542
Per Capita$94,402
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B
Home Value$947,100
Rent$1,655
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$1,245,479
Housing Units3,387
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent85/100K
Property973/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+28.4%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Manasquan was founded in 1887.
The median home in Manasquan was built in 1956.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.