What are the schools like in Manasquan, NJ?

Manasquan is served primarily by Manasquan School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.

What is the median household income in Manasquan?

The median household income in Manasquan, NJ is $130,240 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Manasquan, NJ?

Manasquan has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.7 inches.

Manasquan, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Manasquan, NJ affordable or expensive?

Manasquan's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manasquan is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $865,600 and the median rent is $1,408 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Manasquan, NJ?

Manasquan has a violent crime rate of 85.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 972.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manasquan, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Manasquan is a small town of 5,921 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $130,240 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Manasquan stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Manasquan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Manasquan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Manasquan's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Manasquan costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Manasquan, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$865,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,408	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,240	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manasquan's violent crime rate is 85.3 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.3 /100k

Property Crime

972.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Manasquan is served primarily by Manasquan School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Manasquan, NJ	National Avg
School District	Manasquan School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manasquan sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manasquan, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	23.7"

Demographics

Metric	Manasquan, NJ	National Avg
Population	5,921	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sea Girt, NJ 1 mi Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 1 mi Brielle, NJ 1 mi Spring Lake Heights, NJ 3 mi Spring Lake, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Manasquan

Manasquan, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08736

Manasquan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manasquan, NJ affordable or expensive?

Manasquan's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Manasquan roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $865,600 and median rent is $1,408/month.

What is the crime rate in Manasquan, NJ?

Manasquan's violent crime rate is 85.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 972.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manasquan?

Public schools in Manasquan are operated by Manasquan School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1. 69.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Manasquan, NJ a good place to live?

Manasquan, NJ has a population of 5,921, a median household income of $130,240, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Manasquan?

Manasquan averages 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manasquan?

Manasquan, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08736.

What is the population of Manasquan?

The population of Manasquan, New Jersey is 5,921 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manasquan?

Key numbers for living in Manasquan: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $865,600, median household income $130,240, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manasquan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.