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Manchester, NJ 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Manchester
Manchester Township provides seniors with a relaxing small town environment with the added bonus of being within a two hour drive of Philadelphia, Wilmington Trenton, and Atlantic…
Manchester Township provides seniors with a relaxing small town environment with the added bonus of being within a two hour drive of Philadelphia, Wilmington Trenton, and Atlantic City. There are abundant outdoor recreational opportunities in the area, including spots for hiking and golf. Manchester is also just 12 miles from Ocean Gate Beach or Brick Beach.
Manchester Climate & Geography
Manchester Township is located in Ocean County, less than ten miles northwest of Tom’s River.  McGuire Air Force Base is to the east of Manchester. Lakehurst Naval Air Station is within Manchester Township and is the site of the Hindenburg airship explosion.
The area sees about 10 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of July. Winter temperatures range from 27° to 38° and snow accumulations average over 2 inches a year. Summer in Manchester is hot with summer temperatures averaging 69° to 83° and 78% humidity.
Recreation & Entertainment In Manchester
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Manchester Township area, including:
Historical sites and museums
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- Laurelhurst Hanger 1 - site of the Hindenburg airship explosion in 1937
Outdoor activities
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- Harry Wright Lake
- Crossley Preserve
- Pine Barrens Golf Club
Other activities
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- Insectropolis, the Bugseum of New Jersey
Manchester Cost of Living & Taxes
New Jersey cost of living is lower than other east coast states but higher than the nationwide average. Retirees can be comfortable shopping here because of the low sales tax and sales tax exemptions for a variety of items including clothing and groceries. Residents of New Jersey usually spend more on property taxes than other states and property tax varies from county to county. Manchester Township is part of Ocean County, and their average property tax rate is 2.05%.
Health Care In Manchester
The three closest hospitals in the Manchester Township area are Community Medical Center in Toms River, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, and Ocean University Medical Center in Brick Township.
Community Medical Center has 592 beds and is the largest general hospital in the area. Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is a 350 bed hospital known for their state of the art Geriatrics Institute and Oncology Rehabilitation program. Ocean University Medical Center is a 343 bed teaching hospital that has been rated one of the safest hospitals in the state by Forbes Magazine.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Manchester, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Manchester has 162 homes, the largest has 2692 homes, and the average communities consists of 997 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Manchester. The most recent communities started in Manchester include Venue at Woodlands, River Pointe, Renaissance at Manchester. There are also 2 communities in Manchester that offer new construction homes, including Venue at Woodlands, River Pointe.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Manchester. Approximately 62.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Renaissance at Manchester is a gated communities with 1904 homes, and Leisure Ridge is another gated communities with 183 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Manchester stay on the market for around 353 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $370,188, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in River Pointe average around $596,487, while homes in Leisure Knoll average around $378,063.
161 communities near Manchester
1,602 homes near Manchester
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2 beds
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|1,232 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,260 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,875 sq ft
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|1,182 sq ft
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|Stock Cooperative
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|3 baths
|2,310 sq ft
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|1,555 sq ft
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|2 baths
|2,000 sq ft
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|1,816 sq ft
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|1,374 sq ft
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|1,092 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,728 sq ft
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|2 baths
|2,129 sq ft
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|1 baths
|1,124 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,210 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,615 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,728 sq ft
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|2 baths
|1,436 sq ft
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|1,780 sq ft
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|1,979 sq ft
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|1,261 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,754 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Manchester, there are 3 large communities with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Manchester has 162 homes, the largest has 2692 homes, and the average communities consists of 997 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Manchester. The most recent communities started in Manchester include Venue at Woodlands, River Pointe, Renaissance at Manchester. There are also 2 communities in Manchester that offer new construction homes, including Venue at Woodlands, River Pointe.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Manchester. Approximately 62.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Renaissance at Manchester is a gated communities with 1904 homes, and Leisure Ridge is another gated communities with 183 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Manchester stay on the market for around 353 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $370,188, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in River Pointe average around $596,487, while homes in Leisure Knoll average around $378,063.
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