salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 34.3 minutes each way. Most homes (83.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 71.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,600 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 146 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manasquan?
Share of households by yearly income. 55.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manasquan
| Size | Manasquan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,773 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,052 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manasquan overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Manasquan, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Manasquan
Life in Manasquan
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manasquan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $4,616 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $988,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $98,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manasquan, NJ?
Renting in Manasquan costs a median of about $2,240 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Manasquan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,600 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manasquan cheap or expensive?
Manasquan is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $154,165. It ranks 146th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manasquan?
The median homeowner in Manasquan pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is Manasquan more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Manasquan?
The median home value in Manasquan is $988,100, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,922 people live in Manasquan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.