Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Manahawkin
Manahawkin, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,094
Population
2,479
Renter Mix
31% Rent
Relish convenient beach access in a picturesque environment
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Close-Knit
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Suburban
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Situated just across Manahawkin Bay from Long Beach Island, Manahawkin is considered to be the gateway to the Jersey Shore. Families flock to Manahawkin for the supportive small-town atmosphere, exceptional public schools, and close proximity to beaches.
Manahawkin offers plenty of things to do, from all kinds of water-related activities on Manahawkin Lake and Manahawkin Bay to special festivals and events. Convenience to Stafford Square Mall allows for various retail delights while an array of eateries offer diverse dining options throughout Manahawkin. Access to Route 72, U.S. Route 9, and the Garden State Parkway makes getting around from Manahawkin simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,896
Average: $100,641
Education
551
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,246
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manahawkin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Manahawkin, NJ is $2,094 for one bedroom, and $2,668 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manahawkin has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,094/month
971 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manahawkin, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tuckerton Seaport
- Jacques Cousteau NERR
- Wells Mills County Park
- Museum of New Jersey Maritime History
- Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Atlantic City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.