Manville, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Manville is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,870. Residents earn $93,872 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,870 Population 4,606/sq mi density
$93,872 Median Income $43,853 per capita
$321,100 Home Value $468,783 Zillow
$1,837 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
115 Violent Crime/100K 2,443 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$93,872 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$321,100 home value, $1,837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,872
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $321,100
14% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 115/100K
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.6%
15% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,837
58% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.8%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.9%
12% lower than US avg

How Manville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,870
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density4,606/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 62%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,872
Per Capita$43,853
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$54,494M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$321,100
Rent$1,837
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$468,783

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property2,443/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault48/100K
Burglary239/100K

Health

Obesity31.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation42 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+92.1%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Libraries17

Is Manville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Manville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manville is $93,872, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manville is $321,100, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,837 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Manville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,443 per 100,000, 25% above the national average.

Education

28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Manville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Manville has a population of 10,870 with a density of 4,606 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (61.7%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 8.4% Black.

Population

10,870
Total Population
4,606
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
2.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Manville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.6%
2% below US avg
Spanish23.4%
75% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Manville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manville is $93,872, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Manville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,872
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,853
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
IRS Avg AGI$152,534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.9%
12% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,950
County GDP$54,494M

Business (County)

Restaurants823
Healthcare1,266
Retail1,003
Manufacturing243

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Manville is $321,100, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,837 (58% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $468,783.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$321,100
14% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$468,783
Median List Price$540,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$540,000
$/Sq Ft$385
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio102.3%
Price Drops23.1%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,837
58% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,089
274% above US avg
Effective Rate4.08%
In Manville, 31.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 16.9% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Manville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.8%
1% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma8.8%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity25.9%
Depression16.9%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access92.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Manville has a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,443 per 100,000 (25% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Manville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent115.0/100K
70% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape9.6/100K
Robbery57.5/100K
Assault47.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,442.8/100K
25% above US avg
Burglary239.5/100K
Theft2,136.2/100K
Vehicle Theft67.1/100K
Arson28.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Manville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.7 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation42 ft (13 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density4,606/sq mi
Coordinates40.5413°N, 74.5893°W
County FIPS34035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.8%
D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.6%
15% below US avg
High School+92.1%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,606/sq mi
Total Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities1,266
Restaurants823
Retail Stores1,003

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Work from Home9.9%

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