The Town FilesEstell Manor, New Jersey
City in Atlantic County · population 1,668 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $307,600
- Household income
- $97,318
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 43.4
Estell Manor is a city of 1,668 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $307,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks quieter than 99% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 95% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of New Jersey towns.
How Estell Manor ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Estell Manor is worth $307,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $97,318, which is more affordable than 74% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,500 a month. 96.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Estell Manor | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $307,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,500 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $97,318 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.9% | — |
Who lives in Estell Manor
| People | Estell Manor | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 94.6% |
Weather in Estell Manor
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 50.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.0 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Estell Manor since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 27, 1971 about 2.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 9, 1999.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Estell Manor itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Estell Manor
1 public school with 184 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estell Manor Elementary School | PK-8 | 184 | 12.3 |
Towns near Estell Manor
- Weymouth, NJ4.0 mi · 2,614 people · home $169,700
- Dorothy, NJ4.6 mi · 1,057 people · home $333,000
- English Creek, NJ6.9 mi · 3,364 people · home $248,600
- Upper, NJ7.1 mi · 12,539 people · home $411,500
- Mays Landing, NJ7.7 mi · 5,603 people · home $263,700
- Milmay, NJ7.7 mi · 919 people · home $295,600
- Belleplain, NJ8.5 mi · 614 people · home $304,200
- Woodbine, NJ8.9 mi · 2,128 people · home $218,200
Estell Manor questions
Is Estell Manor, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Estell Manor scores better for retirees than 48% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 99%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Estell Manor?
The median owner-occupied home in Estell Manor is valued at $307,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,318, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,500 a month.
What is the weather like in Estell Manor?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.6 inches of precipitation a year and 22.0 inches of snow.
Does Estell Manor get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Estell Manor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 27, 1971. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)