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Manalapan, New Jersey

Introduction to Manalapan, New Jersey

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

Manalapan History

The Manalapan Township was formed from portions of the Freehold Township on March 9, 1848. Though there are no written records, but it is generally stated that Manalapna came to be known by its current name after the Lenape Native American words "manel" and "paune", which meant "Land of Good Bread". This place was the site of the Battle of Monmouth, a Revolutionary War battle. On May 27, 2001, the town of Manalapan was struck by a tornado which caused very heavy damage to the area.

Manalapan and nearby Attractions

  • Battleground Arts Center
  • The Metz Bicycle Museum
  • Knob Hill Golf Course
  • Six Flags Great Adventure

Things To Do In Manalapan

A number of places of historical interest are easily accessible from the town of Manalapan. These include the Metz Bicycle Museum which showcases artifacts tracing the history of the bicycle. The Battleground Arts Center functions as a theater, and one can also visit the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. There are quite a few well maintained golf courses in the neighborhood like the 18-hole Pine Brook Golf Course and the Charleston Springs Golf Course. Six Flags Amusement Park also boasts of excellent amusement rides and recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed by both adults and children.

Manalapan Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark International Airport.

Manalapan Higher Education

Rutgers University is nearby.

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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