At a Glance
Median Income
$132,535
$55,987 per capita
Home Value
$427,400
Zillow: $313,773
Violent Crime
943/100K
6,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
65.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
32.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Manton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manton residents earn a median household income of $132,535 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,987. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manton is $427,400 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,773. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Manton reports 943 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 148% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,063/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Manton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population628
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$132,535
Per Capita$55,987
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.1%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$427,400
Rent
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$313,773
Housing Units210
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent943/100K
Property6,063/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,545 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+65.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Manton was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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