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Retirement community in Manville, New Jersey

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Manville, New Jersey Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Manville, New Jersey at a Glance

Median Home Price
$301,300
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.
Avg January Low
27.1°F
Cost of Living Index
108.8 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
65 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Manville, New Jersey, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
108.8 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$85,925High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Manville's cost of living is 8.799999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$301,300High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,673High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
75.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Manville using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$653

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$733

Median home price used: $301,300

Median rent reference: $1,673 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
57.2 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Manville scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

New Jersey has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
89.3°FLow confidence
Avg January Low
27.1°FLow confidence
Annual Precipitation
51.3"Low confidence
Sunny Days / Year
277 daysLow confidence

With 277 sunny days a year and an average January low of 27.1°F, Manville offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
37.4 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.5 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
10,892High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
42.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
18.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
4.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
68.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
9.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
17.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
3.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Manville

What is the cost of living in Manville, New Jersey for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 109, roughly 9% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $301,300.

Does New Jersey tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For New Jersey residents: State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; pension exclusion up to $100k for qualifying seniors.

What is the climate like in Manville, New Jersey?▾

Manville, New Jersey has January average low around 27°F, July average high around 89°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Manville, New Jersey?▾

Manville scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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