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Manahawkin, New Jersey
Manahawkin is a community of 2,392 people in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Why visit Manahawkin
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Manahawkin Bay Bridge, Stafford Township Arts Center and Manahawkin Wildlife Management Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Manahawkin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Manahawkin
Manahawkin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Stafford Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 2,413, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 110 (+4.8%) from the 2,303 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn had reflected an increase of 299 (+14.9%) from the 2,004 counted at the 2000 census. Manahawkin has been thought to be a Lenape word meaning "land of good corn", although this has been disputed by recent scholars claiming that it translates to "fertile land sloping into the water."
From the Wikipedia article Manahawkin, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Stafford Township Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi
Theater in Stafford Township, New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Calvary Cottage
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Built in 1760s and known as the oldest building in Manahawkin.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes17
The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House
Restaurant · Steak House, Seafood · 1.6 mi
1201 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
Mo-Su 11:30-24:00
Anna Bananas Bakery & Candy
Bakery · 0.5 mi
657 East Bay Avenue, Manahawkin
Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 09:00-14:00
5 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Manahawkin Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School
School · 4.3 mi
200 S. Barnegat Avenue, Surf City
Marine Academy of Technology And Environmental Science
School · 2.0 mi
195 Cedar Bridge Road, Manahawkin
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
1000 Mckinley Avenue, Manahawkin
Map of Manahawkin
62 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 53°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 69°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 63°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 41°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Brant Beach-Beach Haven (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ocean County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-04-24: Jones Road Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ocean County Airport at Robert J Miller Air Park (MJX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Beach Haven West 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Ocean Acres 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Surf City 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Barnegat 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Beach Haven 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Forked River 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Port Republic 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Beachwood 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Holiday City-Berkeley 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Toms River 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2020-09-12 14 15 20 View west along New Jersey State Route 72 at the exit for U.S. Route 9 NORTH (Manahawkin, Toms River) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-12 16 08 43 View east along New Jersey State Route 72 at the exit for U.S. Route 9 NORTH (Manahawkin Business District) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manahawkin Baptist Church front, James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manahawkin Baptist Church, James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manahawkin Baptist Church plaque, James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manahawkin WMA, NJ - 03, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heritage Park, Manahawkin, NJ, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manahawkin WMA, NJ - 02, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manahawkin WMA, NJ - 01, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stafford Township, NJ Municipal Complex, Nov. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cavalry Cottage, James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cavalry Cottage interior, James Welsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NJ 72 WB past US 9 NB exit, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holey, Splintercell10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rrees, Splintercell10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brain waves and power, Splintercell10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-14 13 55 53 View south along U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) just north of Ocean County Route 50 (Bay Avenue) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Terraa, Splintercell10, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 10 11 14 View north along U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) just south of Ocean County Route 50 (Bay Avenue) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 10 01 53 View north along U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 72 in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-22 09 59 58 View south along U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 72 in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-19 11 14 28 View north along U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) just south of New Jersey State Route 72 in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-12 14 17 20 View west along New Jersey State Route 72 at the exit for U.S. Route 9 SOUTH (Atlantic City) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-08-22 10 08 09 View north along U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) the exit for New Jersey State Route 72 EAST (Long Beach Island) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-19 12 05 31 View east along New Jersey State Route 72 at U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-12 16 07 12 View east along New Jersey State Route 72 at the exit for U.S. Route 9 SOUTH (Atlantic City) in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-19 10 08 26 View south along U.S. Route 9 (Main Street) just south of Hillard Boulevard and Cedar Bridge Road in Stafford Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cedar Run Assembly of God Church, Cedar Run, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern Regional High School, NJ, Dec. 2024, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
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