At a Glance
Median Income
$58,441
$34,520 per capita
Home Value
$243,700
Zillow: $298,350
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
14.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manhattan residents earn a median household income of $58,441 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,520. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,032 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manhattan is $243,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,350. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
52.1% of adults in Manhattan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manhattan has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population53,951
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density2,646/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,441
Per Capita$34,520
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$3,814M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A
Home Value$243,700
Rent$1,019
Ownership41.3%
Zillow$298,350
Housing Units24,268
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,337/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,043 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Manhattan was founded in 1855.
The median home in Manhattan was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.