At a Glance
Median Income
$69,671
$41,356 per capita
Home Value
$460,400
Zillow: $676,851
Median Rent
$1,700/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
804/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
11.4% 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?
B
3.0 / 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 $69,671 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,356. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,787 business establishments, including 515 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manhattan is $460,400 , 63% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $676,851. Median rent is $1,700/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Manhattan reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 804/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Manhattan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manhattan has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,149
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,221/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,671
Per Capita$41,356
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$11,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
C+
Home Value$460,400
Rent$1,700
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$676,851
Housing Units848
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property804/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain15.5 in/yr
Elevation4,242 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Manhattan was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 515 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.