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Manchester, New Jersey

Introduction to Manchester, New Jersey

Manchester, New Jersey, in Ocean county, is 6 miles W of Toms River, New Jersey and 44 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Monmouth - Ocean metropolitan area. Manchester contains a population of approximately 38,928.

Manchester History

On March 23, 1899, Manchester Township was officially incorporated. Prior to that, the township was a part of the present day Toms River Township. Until April 7, 1921, Manchester Township also included parts of what is now known as Lakehurst. The town was named after Manchester, England.

Manchester and nearby Attractions

  • Lakehurst Historical Society Museum
  • Lebanon State Forest
  • Ocean County Historical Museum
  • Pinelands Paintball Park
  • Philadelphia Zoo
  • Please Touch Museum

Things To Do In Manchester

In Manchester you can enjoy theater trips along with several outdoor activities. The shopping centers and the restaurants of the town are ideal to hang out with friends. Each June, the town celebrates Manchester Day.

Manchester Transportation

International air transportation is available from Atlantic City International.

Manchester Higher Education

Burlington County College provides facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyManchester Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyManchester Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyManchester Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Manchester, NJ

Comparing Manchester 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income41
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home33
Public Transportation Use21
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built810
Affordability of Property Taxes410
Affordability of Rents23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108
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