Living in Manila, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manila · Census data 2020–2024
Manila has 985 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $53,813 (46% lower than the California median), the median home value is $409,000, the median rent is $1,617/month.
Manila is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manila at a glance
- Population
- 985
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $53,813State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $409,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,617/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Manila a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manila
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manila the median home value is $409,000, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,617 per month, which is 41.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,077 a month in housing costs.
Manila median household income
The median household income in Manila is $53,813 and the income per person is $30,694. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Manila: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 496
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.28
Manila demographics
- Population
- 985
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 431
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manila ›
Education in Manila
45.1% of adults 25 and older in Manila have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manila
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Manila vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | 985 | $53,813 | $409,000 | $1,617 |
| Samoa | 151 | $57,500 | — | $1,125 |
| Eureka | 26,010 | $57,662 | $404,500 | $1,195 |
| Myrtletown | 5,322 | $60,457 | $453,400 | $1,583 |
| Arcata | 18,607 | $46,713 | $484,600 | $1,327 |
| Fairhaven | 293 | $81,328 | $453,800 | $1,694 |
| Indianola | 560 | $54,716 | $454,800 | $1,920 |
| Bayview | 2,803 | $48,406 | $416,400 | $1,085 |
| Cutten | 3,550 | $97,225 | $471,300 | $1,636 |
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What is the median household income in Manila, CA?
The median household income in Manila is $53,813, 46% lower than the California median of $99,122 (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 $409,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Manila?
The median gross rent in Manila is $1,617 per month, about 41.2% of household income.
Is Manila, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Manila?
The median age in Manila is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Manila?
The average commute to work in Manila is 18 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manila?
The unemployment rate in Manila is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manila?
45.1% 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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