At a Glance
Median Income
$56,484
$29,151 per capita
Home Value
$144,100
Zillow: $186,428
Median Rent
$693/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
14.5% smoking rate
How Manassa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manassa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manassa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manassa residents earn a median household income of $56,484 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,151. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manassa is $144,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,428. Median rent is $693/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
22.1% of adults in Manassa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manassa has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population926
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density996/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,484
Per Capita$29,151
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$912M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$693
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$186,428
Housing Units410
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,905/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation7,690 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Manassa was founded in 1851.
The median home in Manassa was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.