Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
27%
Manasquan
Manasquan, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,857
Population
7,062
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Savor beach access and small-town living
Coastal
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Family-Friendly
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Quaint
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Historic
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Manasquan is a picturesque borough at the southern end of Monmouth County. Manasquan boasts access to pristine beaches in addition to the Manasquan River. Waterside recreation is popular in Manasquan, including fishing, swimming, and surfing.
Manasquan contains numerous family homes on tree-lined streets as well as an eclectic downtown area stretched along Main Street. While in the downtown area, you’ll find a slew of thriving local businesses, restaurants, shops, and the Algonquin Arts Theatre. Getting around from Manasquan is easy with access to Route 35, the Garden State Parkway, and public transportation.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,143
Average: $159,061
Education
3,934
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,989
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manasquan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manasquan, NJ is $1,857 for one bedroom, $3,648 for two bedrooms, and $6,680 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manasquan has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,857/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$7,768/month
1,495 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manasquan, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
948 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jenkinson's Aquarium
- Pine Creek Railroad
- Allaire State Park
- Ocean County Park
- Lake Shenandoah County Park
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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.