What are the schools like in Manville, NJ?

Manville is served primarily by Manville School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Manville?

The median household income in Manville, NJ is $85,925 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Manville, NJ?

Manville has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Manville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Manville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $301,300 and the median rent is $1,673 per month.

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

Manville has a violent crime rate of 100.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 963.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manville, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Manville is a small city of 10,892 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $85,925 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Manville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Manville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Manville 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

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

Metric	Manville, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$301,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,673	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,925	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manville's violent crime rate is 100.0 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

100.0 /100k

Property Crime

963.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Manville is served primarily by Manville School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Manville, NJ	National Avg
School District	Manville School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manville sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Manville, NJ
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Manville, NJ	National Avg
Population	10,892	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.9%	6.3%
Under 18	18.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Zarephath, NJ 1 mi Weston, NJ 2 mi Finderne, NJ 2 mi Somerville, NJ 2 mi Franklin Center, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Manville

Manville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08835

Manville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Manville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Manville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $301,300 and median rent is $1,673/month.

What is the crime rate in Manville, NJ?

Manville's violent crime rate is 100.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 963.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manville?

Public schools in Manville are operated by Manville School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Manville, NJ a good place to live?

Manville, NJ has a population of 10,892, a median household income of $85,925, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Manville?

Manville averages 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manville?

Manville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08835.

What is the population of Manville?

The population of Manville, New Jersey is 10,892 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manville?

Key numbers for living in Manville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $301,300, median household income $85,925, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.