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Aerial view of Manasquan Inlet with its stone jetties, marina and beach

Monmouth County, New Jersey

Living in Manasquan, NJ

Manasquan is an active, year-round Monmouth County beach town known for surf culture at the Inlet and Main Street dining. Zillow puts the typical home value about $1.25M. It has an NJ Transit station.

Last updated: October 2026

At a glance

Manasquan is a Monmouth County shore town known for surf, Main Street, beach-first and year-round.

Price tier: $$$

Beach walk5 of 5
Dining4 of 5
Nightlife3 of 5
Train to NYC3 of 5
Year-round4 of 5
Rental potential3 of 5
Quiet3 of 5
SurfMain StreetBeach-firstYear-round

Home prices

Homes in Manasquan: typical value about $1.25M (Zillow), as of late summer 2026.

  • Typical value about $1.25M (Zillow)
  • 3-month median about $1.8M (Redfin)

Prices are typical values or recent median sales from public portals as of late summer 2026. Small towns have few sales, so numbers swing a lot. Use these as ranges, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.

Homes you will find

Homes in Manasquan: Ask Monica for current details.

Lifestyle

Life in Manasquan: Surf culture at the Inlet, Main Street dining and an active year-round town.

Beach and water

Beach and water in Manasquan: Ocean beaches and surfing at the Inlet.

Commute

Getting to NYC from Manasquan: Manasquan has an NJCL station.

Looking for a train commute to NYC (NJ Transit, with Amtrak connections)? Amtrak does not stop in any shore town. Connect at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn. Read the commute guide.

Year-round or seasonal

Year-round or seasonal in Manasquan: An active, year-round town.

Rentals

Renting out a home in Manasquan: Ask Monica for current details.

Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.

Flood note

Manasquan sits on the ocean and the Inlet.

Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.

School data

Manasquan has its own K-8 district and a regional high school.

For school information, see the official NJ School Performance Reports from the NJ Department of Education.

Manasquan FAQ

Does Manasquan have a train to NYC?

Manasquan has an NJCL station. Amtrak does not stop here. Rail is NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line, with Amtrak connections at Newark Penn, Metropark or NY Penn.

What do homes cost in Manasquan?

Typical value about $1.25M (Zillow). 3-month median about $1.8M (Redfin). These are ranges from public portals, not appraisals. Ask Monica for current MLS data.

Is Manasquan busy year-round?

An active, year-round town.

Can I rent out a home in Manasquan?

Ask Monica for current details. Short-term rental rules vary by town and change often. Monica can share each town's current ordinance.

Is Manasquan in a flood zone?

Manasquan sits on the ocean and the Inlet. Check FEMA flood maps and flood insurance costs. New Jersey has required a seller flood disclosure since 2023.

Nearby towns

Close to Manasquan: Sea Girt, Point Pleasant Beach, Spring Lake, Belmar.

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