Cost of Living in Manville, NJ

Population 10,870 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

119

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Manville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $321,000.

Located 20 miles west of Elizabeth, Manville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Elizabeth's $394,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 105

Rent 140

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Manville

The median home value in Manville is $321,100 — 5% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,837/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,872/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 63.6°F and lows of 41.4°F. Overall, Manville has a cost of living index of 119 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$321,100

5% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$468,782

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,837/mo

40% above avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

14.6x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

2.5%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$1,474

1 BR

$1,654

2 BR

$2,040

3 BR

$2,550

4 BR

$2,885

Owner-occupied 72.4%

Renter-occupied 27.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,837

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,451/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

27.0 min

0% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

9.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

71.0%

Carpooled

12.3%

Public transit

0.8%

Walked

2.9%

Bicycle

1.5%

Work from home

9.9%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%

Total Sales Tax 6.6%

State rate 6.6%

Avg local rate -0.0%

Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$93,872

26% above avg

Per Capita Income

$43,853

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

28% below avg

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Labor Force Participation

69.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.4%

Graduate degree 9.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.4

Male median age 41.9

Female median age 43.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

63.6°F

Avg Low

41.4°F

Annual Precip

45.5"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	43	51	63	73	81	86	84	78	66	55	44
Low °F	21	22	30	39	48	58	63	61	54	42	33	26
Precip"	3.16	2.20	3.89	3.59	3.54	4.23	4.93	5.18	3.82	3.67	3.41	3.87

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

87%

4-Year Graduation Rate

12.1:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

1,601

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Manville, NJ?

Manville has a cost index of 119 (100 = national average). It is 19% above the national average.

What is average rent in Manville, NJ?

The median gross rent in Manville is $1,837 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Manville?

The median home value in Manville is $321,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Manville?

The median household income in Manville is $93,872 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Manville, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Manville is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Manville, NJ affordable?

Manville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 119 — about 19% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Manville?

Manville has average high temperatures of 63.6°F and average lows of 41.4°F. Annual precipitation is 45.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Manville at a Glance

Population: 10,870
Median Income: $93,872
Home Value: $321,100
Median Rent: $1,837/mo
Unemployment: 3.5%
Avg High Temp: 63.6°F
Sales Tax: 6.6%

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