Stafford - Manahawkin Township Community Information
Manahawkin | Cedar Bonnet Island | Beach Haven West | Village Harbor | Warren Grove | Ocean Acres
Stafford Township, also known as Manahawkin, is a thriving seaside town located in Southern Ocean County NJ, a part of the Jersey Shore Region. It is the gateway to the resort communities on Long Beach Island. Only 6.1 miles to the beaches of LBI via Route 72. Manahwkin is full of breath taking beauty and a wide array of real estate options such as lakefront, lagoon front and inland properties and many adult 55+ communities. There is a vast variety of home styles, locations, and properties which harbor boats with direct access to the bay. Victorian homes are a reminder of the rich history.
Manahawkin residents enjoy access to a wide array of shopping from strip malls to large box stores while maintaining a friendly small town atmosphere. The primary highways in Manahawkin are State Route 72 and State Highway 9. The Garden State Parkway runs through Manahawkin at Exit 63.
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Recreation
- Stafford Township Arts Center
- Manahawkin Lake Festivals & Events
- Manahawkin Lake Park (biking, picnics, playground, walking track)
- Mallard Yacht Club
- Stafford Recreation Farmers Market
- Ocean County Library Branch
- Stafford Heritage Park
- A. Paul King County Park
- Mainland Arcade + Karts
Sporting Organizations
Popular Dining Spots
- The Olive Garden
- Applebee's
- iHop
- Dolce Liberta Italian
- Mud City Crab House
- Element Restaurant and Bar
- Tenampa Mexican
- Fuji 72 Steakhouse
Manahawkin Retirement Communities 55+
- Atlantic Hills
- Fawn Lakes Condominium
- Escapes Ocean Breeze
- Perry's Lake
- West Bay Village Mobile Home Park
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Manahawkin Clubs & Organizations
- Stafford Township Historical Society
- Village Harbor Fishing Club
- Beach Bums Corvette Club
- Lions Club
- Southern Ocean Rotary Club
- Lions Club
- Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum
- Elks Lodge
- Loyal Order of Moose
Manahawkin Shopping
- Stafford Square Mall
- Walmart
- T.J. Max
- Home Goods
- Kohls
- Home Depot & Lowes
- Costco & BJ's
- Dicks Sporting Goods
- Target
Public Schools & Education
Grades K through sixth are governed by the Stafford Township School District
Grades 7 through 12 are governed by the Southern Regional School District.
Marine Academy of Technology and Environment Science
The Ocean County College- A 2-year college & offers four-year options located in Toms River.
Non Public Schools & Education
- St. Mary Academy (Roman Catholic) K-8
- Donovan Catholic HIgh School in Toms River
Toms River Real Estate Affordability Demographics
Average Home Price
$494,100
Property Tax Rate
1.79%
Appreciation Rate
7.8%
Price Per Sq Ft
$287.98
Average median home price as provided by the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, with 5-year estimates adjusted by current housing values on Feb 25, 2025.
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Property tax average based upon data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, with 5-year estimates adjusted by current housing values and calculated on 2-25-2025.
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Average home appreciaion over one year as proodided by the U.S. Census Bureau, American Comunity Survey, 5-year estimated adjusted by current housing values and calculated on 2-25-2025.
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Average Sale Price per sq. ft based upon city level data, calculated by using tax information capturing square footage of all properties available and dividing by average home price of the same area and calculated on 2-25-2025.
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Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty is a full service real estate company offering real estate brokerage services to home sellers, buyer, tenants and landlords in Toms River, NJ and in the surrounding communities.
The Manahawkin area is conveniently served by our Ship Bottom Office
1120 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
Phone: 609-494-6622 | eMail: ShipBottom@RivieraRealty.com
