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Princeton, NJ vs Manahawkin, NJ

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- Household income in Manahawkin, is 56% less than it is in Princeton and is 6% above the National Average.
- Princeton unemployment rate is 3.6%.
- Manahawkin unemployment rate is 7.5%.
 Princeton, NJManahawkin, NJUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth43.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.5%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$79,217  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$73,125$69,021
 Family Median Income$239,534  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Princeton, NJManahawkin, NJUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock6.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock2.4%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K2.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K3.1%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K10.2%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock16.2%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K9.3%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock9.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Princeton, NJManahawkin, NJUnited States
 Management, business, finance26.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.4%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library20.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.4%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.3%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support11.8%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair2.0%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock5.9%13.1%
Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Manahawkin    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Southern Regional is a good school with many choices for electives and extracurricular. However, theres been some bullying there and it may effect a student's  More

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Over 17 years ago

R.E. Taxes to high Twp costs through the rppf even city sewar and water costs quite lofty. Although we have good schools, but again very  More

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Over 18 years ago

Working with the 'right' Realtor can make a big difference in your home buying/selling experience. Lisa G Lopez of Home Alliance Realty, located in the heart of  More

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