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About
Life in Manville
Manville is a community of 10,870 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $93,872, median rent runs about $1,837 per month, and median home values are around $354,300. Unemployment is low at 4.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Manville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Foreign-Born
26.1%
Broadband Internet
91.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.1% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Manville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manville, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (13.0%), and 23.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
46.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Manville
In Manville, rent runs 7% above the NJ average, and home values are 22% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,589
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $475,589 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Manville
Unemployment in Somerset County, which includes Manville, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Manville: Somerset County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Somerset County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Manville is about 3% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Manville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Manville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manville, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 24 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Manville runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
613.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Manville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Somerset County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Somerset County, which includes Manville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | $45,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100.0M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Somerset County, county-wide
Manville is about 3% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, NJ (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 12 miles from Manville) is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Middlesex County, NJ (12 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
137
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 19°F | 3.55" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.96" |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.44" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.26" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 54°F | 31°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 4.42" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manville
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Manville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Somerville
University Behavioral Health Care
Psychiatric · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Piscataway
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
Psychiatric · 7.2 mi away · Belle Mead
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manville
Manville's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Manville (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
8.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,709 students · in-state tuition $65,510 · 98% graduate · median earnings $133,523 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Morristown National Historical Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manville
Manville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
23 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
30 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
30 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
31 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
32 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
32 mi awayPublic Libraries in Manville
Manville Public Library
100 S. Tenth Avenue, Manville
Cities Near Manville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Manville FAQ
Is Manville, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Manville's median rent is $1,844/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $93,333/year. Median home value is $354,300.
Is Manville, New Jersey safe?⌄
Manville's violent crime rate was 72 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 614 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Manville, New Jersey?⌄
Somerset County, which includes Manville, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Manville, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Manville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,844/month and median household income is $93,333/year. The median home value is $354,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manville, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Manville is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from