Manalapan, NJ
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$716 Avg asking sale price
$20 Avg asking lease rate
18,325 SF Avg unit lease size
2,559 SF Avg building size for sale
6.29% Average cap rate

Manalapan's Demographic Profile

Manalapan has 13,552 households and a median income of $141,459, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 38,736
# Households 13,552
Median age 46
Median household income $141,459
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,876
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Manalapan $1,029 2,099 SF 6.36%
Freehold $272 4,641 SF 7.74%
Monroe Township $344 10,400 SF 8.55%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Marlboro $158 18,661 SF 7.30%
Morganville $141 32,600 SF 7.30%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Freehold $478 2,162 SF
Monroe Township $303 2,485 SF
Marlboro $175 8,616 SF
Jamesburg $192 3,550 SF
Clarksburg $307 16,300 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Manalapan

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

501 Iron Bridge Rd

Freehold, NJ 07728

  • 31,944 SF Office Building
  • 6.36% Cap Rate
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

±4.21 Acres of Development Land Zoned N-C

Monroe Township, NJ 08831

  • 4.21 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,890,000
For Sale

±4.8 Acres of Commercial / Residential Land

Englishtown, NJ 07726

  • 4.80 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,250,000
For Sale

196 Route 9 N

Marlboro, NJ 07726

  • 3.36 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,950,000
For Sale

224 Taylors Mill Rd

Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

  • 20,847 SF Office Building
  • $369,000
For Sale

309 State Route 33

Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

  • 1,539 SF Office Building
  • $2,400,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Manalapan pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Manalapan $716 2,559 SF
Freehold $496 16,559 SF
Monroe Township $322 44,528 SF
Marlboro $409 10,132 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Manalapan alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Manalapan or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Manalapan 38,736 13,552 46 $141,459 3 1,876 -2%
Englishtown 2,871 960 39 $96,909 3 371 5%
Freehold 11,762 3,836 37 $65,255 3 1,964 -2%
Monroe Township 51,602 20,857 55 $113,354 2 1,956 1%
Marlboro 28,863 9,490 45 $169,308 3 915 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Manalapan Township, NJ and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Manalapan

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Is Manalapan a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Manalapan offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Manalapan?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Manalapan. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Manalapan?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Manalapan. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Manalapan compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Manalapan. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Manalapan acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Manalapan, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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