Manning, AB

Alberta

Manning is a small town in Alberta with a population of 1,126. Residents earn $86,000 per year, which is 14% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,126 Population 785/sq mi density
$86,000 Median Income $55,600 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$86,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,000
14% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.8%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.6%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,126
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,000
Per Capita$55,600
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty9.6%
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units485
Rent Burden16.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,519 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+31.3%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute19 min

Is Manning a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Manning receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Manning offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Manning is $86,000, 14% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Manning is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.3% have completed high school.

Manning has a population of 1,126 with a density of 785 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.5%), with 3.2% Black, 10.6% Asian.

Population

1,126
Total Population
2021 Census
785
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Manning vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only82.7%
5% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages16.4%

Social Characteristics

Manning vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Manning is $86,000, which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Manning vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,000
14% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.6%
23% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.1 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Manning is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden16.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%
Renter-Occupied29.9%
Housing Units485

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Manning vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation1,519 ft (463 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density785/sq mi
Coordinates56.9217°N, 117.6312°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.8%
68% below US avg
High School+31.3%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density785/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.1 min
Drive Alone90.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.0%

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