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Manchester, NJ

Manchester Township is a township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is noted for containing the Lakehurst Naval Air Station, the site of the infamous Hindenburg disaster of May 6, 1937. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 45,115, the highest recorded in any decennial count and an increase of 2,045 (+4.7%) from the 2010 census count of 43,070, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,142 (+10.6%) from the 38,928 counted in the 2000 census.

Manchester Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 6, 1865, from portions of Dover Township (now Toms River Township). The township was named by William Torrey for Manchester, England. Portions of the township were taken to form Lakehurst on April 7, 1921.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 82.51 square miles (213.70 km2), including 81.42 square miles (210.87 km2) of land and 1.09 square miles (2.83 km2) of water (1.32%).

Cedar Glen Lakes (with a 2010 Census population of 1,421), Cedar Glen West (1,267), Crestwood Village (7,907), Leisure Knoll (2,490), Leisure Village West (3,493), Pine Lake Park (8,707) and Pine Ridge at Crestwood (2,369) are all unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within Manchester Township. Leisure Village West-Pine Lake Park had been a combined CDP through the 2000 United States Census and was split as of the 2010 enumeration.

One notable health resource in Manchester Township is the Community Medical Center, a state-of-the-art hospital providing comprehensive medical services to residents and visitors. The hospital offers specialized care in areas such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and women's health, ensuring that individuals receive high-quality healthcare close to home. There are also health and wellness centers around. Lavender & Spa offers a variety of massage treatments including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage, and aromatherapy massage. Serenity Spa specializes in therapeutic massages such as deep tissue massage, sports massage, and prenatal massage. Tranquil Touch Spa provides a range of massage therapies including relaxation massage, reflexology, and Thai massage. Healing Hands Massage Center focuses on therapeutic massages to alleviate pain and promote relaxation. Ocean Place Spa offers a variety of massage styles including deep tissue, hot stone, and Shiatsu massage.

Top sites in Manchester, NJ are Insectropolis, Grounds for Sculpture, and Paranormal Museum. 

Population: 46,053 (2023). ZIP codes: 08733, 08759. Area code: 732. Elevation: 52 feet (16 meters). Area: 82.91 square miles (214.78 km²).

FAQs

Is Manchester, NJ a good place to retire?

Manchester is frequently ranked the top place to retire in NJ by Forbes thanks to its low crime, air quality, high number of physicians per resident, median home prices, and more. Golfing isn’t all Manchester has to offer; the area has many museums, the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, dozens of parks and recreation centers, and beaches just minutes away. With its large senior population, Manchester Township has a dedicated Manchester Senior Services Department, which helps residents with information and assistance on everything from transportation to prescription drug programs.

Is Manchester, NJ safe?

With a crime rate for both violent and property crime combined of 5 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate in Manchester Township is one of the lower rates in America among communities of all sizes (lower than 76% of America's communities). One's chance of becoming a victim of crime in Manchester Township is one in 209. Compared to communities within New Jersey, Manchester Township‘s crime rate is lower than nearly 79% of the state's cities and towns. It is for these reasons that Manchester Township is ranked as one of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.A.

What makes Manchester, NJ famous?

Located within Manchester is a neighborhood known as Pine Lake Park. Pine Lake Park is home to Pine Lake, a manmade body of water that was created in 1935. The original intent of the lake was to provide an area to contain runoff from a multitude of tributaries in the area. While it’s a great place to relax and enjoy a quiet neighborhood beach, it’s not open for swimming due to the varying bacteria levels from contributing waterways.

Sources

Township of Manchester

Wikipedia

neighborhoodscout

The Real New Jersey

Harrington Movers

Insectropolis

Grounds for Sculpture

Paranormal Museum

Community Medical Center

Hospital

Lavender & Spa

Serenity Spa

Tranquil Touch Spa

Healing Hands Massage Center 

Ocean Place Spa

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