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Manalapan, NJ

Manalapan Township is a township in western Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is centrally located within the Raritan Valley region and is a part of the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 40,905, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,033 (+5.2%) from the 2010 census count of 38,872, which in turn reflected an increase of 5,449 (+16.3%) from the 33,423 counted in the 2000 census.

The name "Manalapan" is derived from a word in the Lenape language that would mean either "land of good bread", "good land to settle upon", "good bread"  or "covered swamp with edible roots".

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 30.88 square miles (79.99 km2), including 30.65 square miles (79.39 km2) of land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2) of water (0.75%). The township has an elevation of 82 feet (25 m).

The township surrounds Englishtown, making it part of 21 pairs of "doughnut towns" in the state, where one municipality surrounds another. The township borders the municipalities of Freehold Township, Marlboro Township, and Millstone Township in Monmouth County; and Monroe Township and Old Bridge Township in Middlesex County.

Moreover, Manalapan's healthcare infrastructure as well as health and wellness services ensure that residents have access to quality medical services. CentraState Medical Center, located nearby in Freehold, serves as a leading healthcare provider in the region, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced treatments. Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness focuses on holistic wellness, offering services such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, and massage therapy. Manalapan Spine Care and Rehabilitation specializes in spinal health, offering chiropractic care, physical therapy, and rehabilitation services. Destination Wellness provides a range of services including preventive care, women's health, weight management, and mental health counseling. CoreLife Holistic Wellness Center offers a holistic approach to health with services like naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling, detox programs, and yoga classes. Mindful Health Solutions specializes in mental health and wellness, offering counseling, therapy, and mindfulness-based programs.

Top sites in Manalapan, NJ are Happy Day Farm, Six Flags Adventure, and Holland Ridge Farm. 

Population: 40,639 (2023). ZIP code: 07726. Area codes: 732, 848. Elevation: 121 feet (37 m). Area: 30.80 square miles (79.8 km²).

FAQs

What is the history of Manalapan, NJ?

The Battle of Monmouth was fought in 1778 on land that is now part of Manalapan and Freehold townships. Monmouth Battlefield State Park occupies 2,928 acres (1,185 ha) in the two townships. Manalapan Township was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1848, from portions of Freehold Township. Englishtown was formed as a borough from portions of Manalapan on January 4, 1888, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.

Is Manalapan, NJ a good place to live?

Manalapan Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 40,639. Manalapan Township is in Monmouth County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Manalapan Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

Is Manalapan, NJ a wealthy area?

Even better, Manalapan has an incredibly positive outlook on future job growth, which is predicted to be 27.5% over the next ten years. Like many towns in Monmouth County, living and working in Manalapan nets a higher-than-average income. The average income of Manalapan residents is $46,008 a year, which is much higher than the national average of $28,555.

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Township of Manalapan Township

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Happy Day Farm

Six Flags Adventure

Holland Ridge Farm

CentraState Medical Center

Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness

Manalapan Spine Care and Rehabilitation

Destination Wellness

CoreLife Holistic Wellness Center

Mindful Health Solutions

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