Manasquan, New Jersey

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. The town is part of the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 6,310 people people live in Manasquan.

The People and Families of Manasquan

In Manasquan, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Manasquan had a median family income of $73,670. It turns out that people in Manasquan tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($37,700) in Manasquan than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Manasquan Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Manasquan, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the town. The average year in which most residences in Manasquan were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Manasquan, 85% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Manasquan residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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

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