Manasquan is a somewhat small coastal borough (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of New Jersey. With a population of 5,877 people and three associated neighborhoods, Manasquan is the 284th largest community in New Jersey.

Manasquan home prices are not only among the most expensive in New Jersey, but Manasquan real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Manasquan is also a borough of artists. Manasquan has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Manasquan’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Manasquan telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.86% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Manasquan is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.

Because of many things, Manasquan is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Manasquan a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The borough’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Manasquan has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Manasquan’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Manasquan is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

One downside of living in Manasquan is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Manasquan, the average commute to work is 30.74 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Manasquan. 73.03% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Manasquan in 2022 was $94,402, which is wealthy relative to New Jersey and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $377,608 for a family of four.

The people who call Manasquan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Manasquan residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Manasquan include Irish, Italian, German, Polish, and English.

The most common language spoken in Manasquan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Portuguese.