Mantua, NJ 08051 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Mantua, NJ—08051

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$321,000

4.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$97,500

21.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.8%

Median Rent

$2,200

8.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,850

0.5% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,950

6.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,400

12.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Mantua, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Mantua, NJ is $321,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.7%. This indicates that home prices in Mantua, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$321,000	4.7%
Single Family	$356,000	4.7%
Condos	$244,000	6.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mantua, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mantua, NJ is $2,270, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mantua, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,850, 2-bedrooms: $2,000, 3-bedrooms: $2,410, 4-bedrooms: $3,080. The most common rental property sizes in Mantua, NJ are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.2% and 35.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,200	$2,270
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,850
2 Bed Rent	$1,950	$2,000
3 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,410
4 Bed Rent	$2,900	$3,080

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.8%

1 Bedroom

38.2%

2 Bedrooms

35.4%

3 Bedrooms

7.0%

5+ Bedrooms

14.6%

Property Listings — Mantua, NJ

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mantua, NJ is 29. This is a increase of 5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 37.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$355,000	5.0%
Listing Count	43	16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	16.0%
Days on Market	29	5.0%

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Demographics — Mantua, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mantua, NJ has a population of 12,200, which has increased by 16.8% over the past 5 years. Mantua, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 35.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,200	16.8%
% Under 18	22.6%	7.1%
% Seniors	11.9%	-24.2%
% WFH	10.4%	147.6%
% w/ College Degree	35.7%	3.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mantua, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 85.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mantua, NJ is black, making up 5.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.3% of the population in Mantua, NJ, and this percentage has decreased by 2.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	85.0%	-5.1%
% Black	5.9%	15.7%
% Hispanic	3.9%	34.5%
% Asian	2.1%	16.7%
% Foreign Born	4.3%	-2.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Mantua, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 297 mortgage originations in Mantua, NJ, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mantua, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	297
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mantua, NJ

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mantua, NJ under the Section 8 program is 5.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Mantua, NJ, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	56
Total Units Section 8	54
% Rentals under Section 8	5.5%
% Occupied Section 8	79.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$50	$1,850	$1,800
2 Bedroom	$200	$1,950	$2,150
3 Bedroom	$190	$2,400	$2,590
4 Bedroom	$40	$2,900	$2,940

Mantua, NJ—08051

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mantua, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mantua, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mantua, NJ

Demographics — Mantua, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mantua, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mantua, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mantua, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mantua, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$321,000
Median Household Income	$97,500

Mantua, NJ—08051

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mantua, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mantua, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mantua, NJ

Demographics — Mantua, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mantua, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mantua, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mantua, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mantua, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Wenonah, NJ

Mount Royal, NJ

Woodbury Heights, NJ

Clarksboro, NJ

West Deptford Township, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

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