Median Age
65 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 22% of Residents
Under 20
12%
Over 65
50%
Manchester
Manchester, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,803
Population
43,308
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Be near it all in Ocean County
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Scenic
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Nestled in the New Jersey Pinelands, Manchester is a scenic suburb convenient to a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Manchester residents enjoy close proximity to a host of beautiful parks, lakes, and preserved open space. Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Wharton State Forest, and Bass River State Forest are all within minutes of Manchester.
Manchester is nearby Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in addition to attractions like Popcorn Park Zoo, Six Flags Great Adventure, and the vibrant Jersey Shore. New York City, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City are all within a two-hour drive from Manchester as well. Quick access to the Garden State Parkway makes getting around from Manchester easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,432
Average: $73,544
Education
9,623
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,917
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchester, NJ is $1,803 for one bedroom, and $2,463 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,803/month
960 Sq Ft
House
$2,465/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manchester, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Popcorn Park Zoo
- Double Trouble State Park
- Forest Resource Education Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
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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.