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| What Manahawkin is like for active adults |
Manahawkin is a fast growing town and popular retirement community on New Jersey’s southern coast. It is directly across Barnegat Bay from Long Beach Island, barrier island and summer resort on the Atlantic Ocean. Fishing, boating, and beaches are excellent.
Although the official town population was just over 2000 in the year 2000, Manahawkin is part of Stafford Township, which has more than 22,500 people. The township includes Manahawkin, Ocean Acres, Beachview, Cedar Run, Beach Haven West, and Mayetta. Active adults have been flocking to this area of New Jersey in order to find plentiful and inexpensive housing, proximity to Long Beach Island, a mild climate, and a more relaxed lifestyle.
Manahawkin is excellently situated at the crossroads of the Garden State Parkway, U.S. Route 9, and Rt 72. A series of 55+ and active seniors developments radiate along Rt 72, along with big box shopping closer to town. The medical community has taken note of the number of retirees; in fact it seems every office building contains some type of medical facility.
Atlantic City and its casinos lie 33 miles to the south. Many other very nice beach towns, like Toms River and Brick, are in the area. Cape May, N.J. and its charming Victorian houses is within easy driving distance. According to Yahoo Real Estate the MLS median asking price of 661 homes offered for sale in late 2006 was $399,900. There were 270 homes in the classified listings with a median price of $399,000.
For a list of profiles on over 180 cities and towns go to best reviews of retirement communities (states A-L) Here are some helpful facts about retirement in NewJersey, as well as on towns like nearby Cape May |
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| What is special about this community |
| • Water everywhere for fishing, boating, swimming
• Wide range of inexpensive housing opportunities for those seeking a retirement community
• Convenient shopping and extensive medical infrastructure
• Mild climate year round
• Long Beach Island and wonderful beaches
• Relaxed lifestyle |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • There is lot traffic in the summer
• Over development is coming
• Not for people looking for great charm or high-end communities |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| People of every description live in Manahawkin, including many young families. Retirees looking for a relaxed, low-cost housing are moving in significant numbers. For help on nearby towns like Ocean City and the charming college town of Princeton. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, medical, real estate, retirement communities |
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| Physical environment |
| Manahawkin is situated in the southern New Jersey shore. The ocean beaches do not get any better and there are many bays for boating and fishing. The famous Pine Barrens roll away from the ocean, which are undeveloped and pleasant. The climate is milder than the rest of inland New Jersey. |
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| Cultural environment |
| If you are looking for culture you should head to Atlantic City, New York, or Philadelphia – which are each just over an hour away. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Manahawkin NJ and the surrounding area is loaded with medical facilities of all descriptions and types. Southern Ocean Community Hospital (Manahawkin).
Community Memorial Hospital (Toms River).
Healthsouth Garden State Rehab Hosp (Toms River) |
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| Transportation |
| Atlantic City Airport is about 50 minutes.
Newark International Airport is 1 1/2 hours.
Philadelphia Airport is about 1 1/2 hours. |
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Active Adult Communities in Manahawkin |
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| Manahawkin Active Communities |
| Facts about MANAHAWKIN | | State | : NJ | | Environment | : Suburban,Coastal, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Culture Index | : 91-100 (slightly below average) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.7/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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