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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):

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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