Manlius, IL

Illinois

Manlius is a small town in Illinois with a population of 308. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
308 Population 963/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $38,160 per capita
$87,800 Home Value
$760 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, $760/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $87,800
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.2%
37% lower than US avg
Median Rent $760
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

How Manlius Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population308
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density963/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$38,160
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,598M
Commute43 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,800
Rent$760
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units159
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Uninsured8.4%
Smoking16.3%
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation698 ft (213 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute43 min
Broadband78.6%
Libraries14

Is Manlius a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manlius receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Manlius stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manlius is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manlius is $87,800, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Manlius experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Manlius has a population of 308 with a density of 963 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

308
Total Population
963
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.2%
Female 43.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Manlius vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Manlius vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manlius is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Manlius vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,160
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
IRS Avg AGI$67,389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg
Establishments (County)771
County GDP$1,598M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare60
Retail95
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.0 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Manlius is $87,800, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$87,800
69% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below US avg
Rent Burden37.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Housing Units159
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Rate6.11%
In Manlius, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.4% of residents lack health insurance. 16.3% are current smokers. 25.2% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Manlius vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.3%
16% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep37.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.6%
Uninsured8.4%
2% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits59.6%
Premature Death8,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities60
Manlius has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation698 ft (213 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density963/sq mi
Coordinates41.4556°N, 89.6692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.3-point margin. 78.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 24.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.2%
37% below US avg
High School+96.7%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density963/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.6%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants77
Retail Stores95

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.0 min
Drive Alone91.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

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