Moving to Manville, NJ

About Manville

Manville is a small borough on the Raritan River with an affordable housing stock of capes, ranches and bungalows. The Lost Valley section offers a quieter, wooded enclave. Its location near the junction of Routes 22 and 287 makes it a practical, value-oriented base for central New Jersey commuters.

Home prices in Manville

Home prices in Manville vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Manville

• Lincoln Park — the borough's main park with fields and playgrounds.
• The Lost Valley section — wooded, semi-rural neighborhood with trails.
• Main Street — local shops and eateries in the borough center.
• Memorial Park and the borough's veterans memorials.
• The Raritan River and nearby D&R Canal towpath access.
• Nearby: Duke Island Park (Bridgewater, ~10 minutes) for county park amenities.
• Nearby: downtown Somerville's dining (~10 minutes).

Commuting from Manville

• No in-town train station. Nearest NJ Transit station: Bound Brook (Raritan Valley Line, ~10 minutes by car).
• RVL offers select peak one-seat rides to NY Penn (per the NJ Transit RVL timetable, effective June 2026, read September 24, 2026); other trains require a change at Newark Penn with PATH connection. Typical trip from Bound Brook to NY Penn is roughly 65–80 minutes (approximate).
• NJ Transit buses run along Routes 22/28 toward Newark.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~55–65 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).

Schools in Manville

Public schools: Manville Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Manville FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Manville, NJ?
  Home prices in Manville vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Manville, NJ?
  No in-town train station. Nearest NJ Transit station: Bound Brook (Raritan Valley Line, ~10 minutes by car).
• Which school district serves Manville, NJ?
  Manville is served by Manville Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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