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Manalapan, NJ
Manalapan · Monmouth County · NJ 07726
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Manalapan, Englishtown
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Verdict
$568K
Median Price
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Walk Score
8.3/10
Schools
78 min
to Midtown Manhattan, NY
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
ASafety
92/100
B+Schools
83/100
B+Quietness
80/100
FCommute
35/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score61/100
Our Take
Manalapan, NJ is a suburban town with good schools and a high median income, but it's also relatively expensive and has a high flood risk. The area is not very walkable and has limited public transportation options. While it may be a good fit for families with kids, others may want to consider alternative neighborhoods with more amenities and a lower cost of living.
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The Good
- ✓Good schools
- ✓High median income
- ✓Relatively low crime rate
- ✓Quiet and suburban atmosphere
Real Talk
- !High flood risk
- !Expensive housing
- !Limited public transportation options
- !Not very walkable
- $Flood insurance premiums
- $High property taxes
- $Cost of maintaining a car
Best For
Families with kidsSuburban lifestylesThose who value good schools
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskHigh
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeLow
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Manalapan, NJ
A
Safety grade
Safety score92 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Low9.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
50% safer than the national average
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