At a Glance
Median Income
$180,776
$86,382 per capita
Home Value
$1,338,700
Zillow: $2,165,051
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Manhasset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manhasset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manhasset a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manhasset residents earn a median household income of $180,776 , which is 141% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,382. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manhasset is $1,338,700 , 375% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,165,051. Median rent is $1,798/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Manhasset reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 602/100K.
Education
68.2% of adults in Manhasset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manhasset has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,730
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density3,234/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$180,776
Per Capita$86,382
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
C
Home Value$1,338,700
Rent$1,798
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$2,165,051
Housing Units2,787
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property602/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation113 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+31.8%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Manhasset was built in 1941.
22.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.