Mantoloking stands among the most exclusive communities on the Jersey Shore, with per capita income approximately $115,000—the wealthiest residents in New Jersey. Part of the prestigious "Gold Coast" alongside Bay Head, this borough is purely residential with almost no businesses.
The year-round population is only 331 residents, swelling to 5,000+ in summer. Median home list prices reach $3.2 million, with median household income at $289,536. The town contains just one church and no schools—it exists solely as an enclave of extraordinary wealth and privacy.
Hurricane Sandy caused catastrophic damage in October 2012, creating a temporary inlet and sweeping away several homes. The remarkable recovery demonstrated the community's resilience, with significant rebuilding continuing through 2016.