Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
70-79 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
39%
Mantoloking
Mantoloking, NJ Area Guide
Experience the tranquility of one of the Jersey Shore’s most secluded communities
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Sitting on a narrow barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay, Mantoloking is one of the quietest stretches of the Jersey Shore you’ll ever come across. This small Ocean County borough spans just one square mile, and when the summer crowds thin out, the year-round community settles into a peaceful, unhurried rhythm defined by water views and salt air. The Mantoloking Yacht Club anchors neighborhood life near the Herbert Street Bridge, giving residents a natural gathering place along the bay.
Day-to-day living here leans heavily coastal — think morning walks along the shoreline, afternoons out on the water, and evenings winding down as the sun drops behind the bay. The borough is mostly residential, so everyday errands tend to draw people to nearby Bay Head or Point Pleasant Beach, where local shops and dining are more plentiful. The rental landscape reflects the area’s character, with beachside cottages, bungalows, and upscale single-family homes making up most of what’s available — a far cry from the high-rise apartment communities found in larger shore towns. Incorporated in 1911, Mantoloking has long attracted those who prize seclusion, natural beauty, and direct access to some of the most coveted coastline in New Jersey.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$179,166
Average: $189,368
Education
697
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
471
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mantoloking has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
64%
Other Education
36%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mantoloking, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jenkinson's Aquarium
- Robert J. Novins Planetarium
- Ocean County Park
- Lake Shenandoah County Park
- Cattus Island County Park
Commuter Rail
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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.