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Mantua, NJ

Mantua, NJ.

Population: 12,474 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mantua, NJ is $325,169 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,950 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,907/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, coastalflooding, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$325,169

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$325,169
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+20.1%
5-year appreciation
+46.5%
10-year appreciation
+91.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$325,169
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$288,950
Median list price
$287,500
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
+11.1%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,907/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,770/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,820/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Centre City Elementary School, J. Mason Tomlin Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Helen Kramer Landfill (1.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.9 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
555
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107,778
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
112,332

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Hollingshead Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, VIRTUA WILLINGBORO HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+330 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,113
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
103,725
Average weekly wage
$1,047
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
670

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MantuaState medianUS median
Median home value$325,169$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$288,950$555,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,907/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,113$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mantua, NJ?
$325,169.
What is the median sale price in Mantua, NJ?
$288,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Mantua, NJ?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Mantua, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,907/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mantua, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coastalFlooding, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is Mantua, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A06.
What is the wildfire risk in Mantua, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mantua, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mantua, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Helen Kramer Landfill, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Mantua, NJ?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Mantua, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mantua, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mantua, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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