Manchester, NJ is a small town located in Ocean County, New Jersey. With its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Barnegat Bay, the town offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, birdwatching and hiking. Manchester's quaint downtown area has several unique shops and restaurants to explore. The local park system provides numerous playgrounds and walking paths that are perfect for families. Manchester is also known for its historic buildings from the 19th century, which can be explored on foot or through guided tours.
Reviews of Manchester, NJ are overwhelmingly positive. Most visitors remark on how friendly and welcoming the locals are. They also appreciate the variety of attractions in the area; from the natural beauty of Barnegat Bay to the historic buildings in town, there is something for everyone to enjoy here. Visitors also love spending time in Manchester's quaint downtown area; they especially note how safe and clean it is compared to other towns in New Jersey.
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Crime in Manchester is NON-Existent - 10/23/2010
The Sperling crime rating for Manchester Township, NJ is totally erroneous. The FBI crime stats show that on a scale from 1 to 100, 100 being the national average, the crime index for Manchester is 4! Use a reliable and accurate source for your information, such as Homefair.com, or check directly with FBI and state
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Where You Can Be Middle-Aged and Under-Aged At The - 10/1/2010
My wife and I moved to Whiting, a village in Manchester Township, NJ, in 1998. What attracted us initially was the low cost of housing (for New Jersey). At that time, our 2500 sq ft. home sold for just over $140K. Since then it has more than doubled in value and has been less effected by the recession than other places in New Jersey.
There are other nice things about where we live: The proximity to the relative wilderness (again, we're talking New Jersey here) of the Pine Barrens. The clean air and water in our area, and the absence of the chaotic rush found nearly everywhere else in New Jersey.
Visitors (even those from other towns nearby) often say they feel like they're in a different state. I contribute this to two major populations in our area: Seniors; and "Pineys." The median age of Manchester Township, NJ, is 73. That means that I, in my late 40s, is 25 years younger than the average resident. And what are "Pineys?" Piney is a local term for people
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