Manasquan, NJ

Manasquan, New Jersey

Introduction to Manasquan, New Jersey

Manasquan, New Jersey, in Monmouth county, is 5 miles NE of Brick, New Jersey (center to center) and 42 miles S of New York, New York. About 6,310 people live in Manasquan.

Manasquan History

Manasquan, which is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, was formed on December 30, 1887, from parts of Wall Township. The Native Americans, especially the Lenni Lenape group, were the earliest settlers in this area. Their main occupations were hunting and fishing. The name Manasquan may have been derived from Lenni Lenape, meaning “stream of the island of Squaws”. Another interpretation for the name is “an island for enclosure for squans”.

Manasquan and Nearby Attractions

• Allgor-Barkalow Homestead Museum
• Monmouth Battlefield
• Berkeley Island County Park
• Rutgers Gardens
• Jenkinson's Pavillion Boardwalk and Amusement Park

Things To Do In Manasquan

The area around Manasquan has several museums, including Allgor-Barkalow Homestead Museum, East Brunswick Museum, and Ocean County Historical Society Museum, all of which have relics on display. Jenkinson's Pavillion Boardwalk and Amusement Park has an aquarium and a beach and offers provisions for recreational activities. Spring Lake Beach offers the option of spending a day relaxing on the beach.

Manasquan Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Manasquan Higher Education

Colleges and universities near Manasquan include Monmouth University, Ocean County College, Brookdale Community College, and CUNY College of Staten Island.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Manasquan, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Manasquan Almanac

Manasquan Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Manasquan Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Manasquan, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Manasquan Public Libraries

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Manasquan High Schools (2004)

MANASQUAN HIGH
167 BROAD STREET
732-528-8820
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,079 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Manasquan Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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