Manahawkin, New Jersey · ZIP 08050

Manahawkin — ZIP 08050

Manahawkin (08050) scores 72/100 — Good for New Jersey. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $605K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency49%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$605K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$605K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,098

Violent Crime

759

Property Crime

4,339

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ocean County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
McKinley Avenue Elementary School	03–04	630	55%	53%
Stafford Intermediate School	05–06	657	41%	51%
Southern Regional Middle School	07–08	865	37%	50%
Southern Regional High School	09–12	1,820	32%	40%
Ocean Acres Elementary School	PK–02	747	Not reported	Not reported
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center	PK–KG	332	Not reported	Not reported
Oxycocus Elementary School	PK–PK	176	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,599

Median Income

$116K

Homeownership

90%

Median Age

47.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08050 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 08050 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08050 is approximately $605K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 08050 in Manahawkin has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.