Living in Manila, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manila · Census data 2020–2024
Manila has 3,691 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $55,792 (8% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $172,000, the median rent is $711/month.
Manila at a glance
- Population
- 3,691
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $55,792State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $172,000State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $711/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Manila a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Manila
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manila the median home value is $172,000, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,157 a month in housing costs.
Manila median household income
The median household income in Manila is $55,792 and the income per person is $43,764. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Manila: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,565
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.72
Manila demographics
- Population
- 3,691
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 1,333
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manila ›
Education in Manila
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Manila have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manila
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Manila vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | 3,691 | $55,792 | $172,000 | $711 |
| Leachville | 1,852 | $51,406 | $111,800 | $520 |
| Dell | 176 | $75,000 | $167,300 | $518 |
| Monette | 1,251 | $54,167 | $114,200 | $583 |
| Hornersville | 531 | $38,750 | $55,800 | $345 |
| Black Oak | 179 | $54,643 | $68,400 | $850 |
| Caraway | 1,087 | $38,558 | $85,900 | $603 |
| Etowah | 316 | $24,659 | $82,800 | $628 |
| Gosnell | 2,778 | $61,130 | $98,700 | $891 |
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Manila ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manila: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manila, AR?
The median household income in Manila is $55,792, 8% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manila?
The median home value in Manila is $172,000, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Manila?
The median gross rent in Manila is $711 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Manila, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Manila?
The median age in Manila is 33.6 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Manila?
The average commute to work in Manila is 28 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manila?
The unemployment rate in Manila is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manila?
15.2% of adults in Manila have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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