salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most homes (77%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,400 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 105 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manville?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manville
| Size | Manville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,637 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,924 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,507 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manville 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 Manville, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Manville
Life in Manville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $423 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $354,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manville, NJ?
Renting in Manville costs a median of about $2,035 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Manville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,400 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manville cheap or expensive?
Manville is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $100,660. It ranks 105th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manville?
The median homeowner in Manville pays $8,589 a year in property taxes, about 2.42% of the median home value.
Is Manville 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 Manville?
The median home value in Manville is $354,300, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
10,921 people live in Manville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.