At a Glance
Median Income
$128,375
$46,900 per capita
Home Value
$314,400
Zillow: $383,611
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Manhattan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manhattan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manhattan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manhattan residents earn a median household income of $128,375 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,900. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manhattan is $314,400 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,611. Median rent is $1,220/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Manhattan reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 517/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.8% of adults in Manhattan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manhattan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,315
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,528/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,375
Per Capita$46,900
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$314,400
Rent$1,220
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$383,611
Housing Units3,302
Rent Burden41.3%
Crime
F
Violent12/100K
Property517/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation692 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Manhattan was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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