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Manasquan, New Jersey


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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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Manasquan, NJ

Comparing Manasquan 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity32
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents26
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime74
Low Violent Crime54

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