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Manville, NJ

Manville, NJ.

Population: 10,921 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Manville, NJ is $487,522 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $580,500 after a median 243.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,875/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$487,522

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

243.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$487,522
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+36.5%
10-year appreciation
+96.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$487,522
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
$580,500
Median list price
$649,000
Median price per sqft
$398
1-year sale-price change
+14.8%
Median days on market
243.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,875/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Roosevelt School, Manville High School, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, Weston Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A08
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
American Cyanamid Co. (1.9 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)

Annual precipitation
50.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
111,450
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
102,625

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, Thomas Edison National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF PRINCETON AT PLAINSBORO, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT RAHWAY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-622 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
78.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,589
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
80.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
175,080
Average weekly wage
$2,009
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
248

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

How it compares

ManvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$487,522$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$580,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market244 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$1,875/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,589$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 Manville, NJ?
$487,522.
What is the median sale price in Manville, NJ?
$580,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Manville, NJ?
Median days on market: 243.5 days.
What is typical rent in Manville, NJ?
Typical rent: $1,875/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Manville, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is Manville, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A08.
What is the wildfire risk in Manville, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Manville, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Manville, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: American Cyanamid Co., 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve Manville, NJ?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Manville, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Manville, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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