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Manalapan, NJ


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Manalapan, New Jersey

Manalapan, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 11 miles S of Old Bridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 35 miles S of Newark, New Jersey. The town is part of the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 33,423 people people live in Manalapan.

The People and Families of Manalapan

In Manalapan, about 70% of adults are married. Homes in Manalapan tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manalapan had a median family income of $94,112. Overall, families in Manalapan are likely to be financially secure.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($20,750) in Manalapan than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Manalapan enjoy its low crime rate.

Manalapan Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Manalapan, about 94% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns.

Commuting

In Manalapan, 82% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Manalapan is the public transportation system.

Of Note

High Points

Manalapan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyManalapan Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyManalapan Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyManalapan Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Manalapan Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Manalapan People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Manalapan Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Manalapan, NJ

Comparing Manalapan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Senior Citizens54
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work25
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108

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