At a Glance
Median Income
$74,750
$42,790 per capita
Home Value
$549,600
Zillow: $729,894
Median Rent
$1,667/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
12.4% smoking rate
How Manson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manson residents earn a median household income of $74,750 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,790. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,251 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manson is $549,600 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $729,894. Median rent is $1,667/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
37.1% of adults in Manson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,595
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,276/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,750
Per Capita$42,790
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$7,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
C+
Home Value$549,600
Rent$1,667
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$729,894
Housing Units1,052
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Manson was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,729 declared natural disasters on record.