At a Glance
Median Income
$98,125
$81,523 per capita
Home Value
$682,300
Zillow: $817,646
Median Rent
$1,693/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
919/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.6%
11.6% smoking rate
How Manzanita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Manzanita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Manzanita a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Manzanita residents earn a median household income of $98,125 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,523. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Manzanita is $682,300 , 142% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $817,646. Median rent is $1,693/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Manzanita reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 919/100K.
Education
56.8% of adults in Manzanita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Manzanita has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 121.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population581
Median Age68.2 yrs
Density709/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$98,125
Per Capita$81,523
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
C+
Home Value$682,300
Rent$1,693
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$817,646
Housing Units1,263
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property919/100K
Health
Obesity30.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain121.3 in/yr
Elevation40 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute47 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Manzanita was founded in 1946.
The median home in Manzanita was built in 1989.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.