Living in Manhattan, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manhattan · Census data 2020–2024
Manhattan has 11,026 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $128,522 (54% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $332,600, the median rent is $1,213/month.
Manhattan at a glance
- Population
- 11,026
- Median age
- 32.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $128,522State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $332,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,213/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Manhattan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manhattan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manhattan the median home value is $332,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,213 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,429 a month in housing costs.
Manhattan median household income
The median household income in Manhattan is $128,522 and the income per person is $47,385. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Manhattan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,719
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.03
Manhattan demographics
- Population
- 11,026
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 3,632
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manhattan ›
Education in Manhattan
35% of adults 25 and older in Manhattan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manhattan
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Manhattan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 11,026 | $128,522 | $332,600 | $1,213 |
| New Lenox | 28,006 | $140,865 | $399,900 | $1,431 |
| Elwood | 2,001 | $86,458 | $237,500 | $1,201 |
| Preston Heights | 2,449 | $51,625 | $144,100 | $1,197 |
| Ingalls Park | 3,015 | $57,917 | $157,800 | $1,408 |
| Symerton | 132 | $103,542 | $233,300 | — |
| Frankfort | 20,651 | $154,375 | $481,200 | $2,442 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
| Mokena | 20,021 | $123,889 | $401,400 | $1,254 |
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What is the median household income in Manhattan, IL?
The median household income in Manhattan is $128,522, 54% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manhattan?
The median home value in Manhattan is $332,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Manhattan?
The median gross rent in Manhattan is $1,213 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Manhattan, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Manhattan?
The median age in Manhattan is 32.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Manhattan?
The average commute to work in Manhattan is 38 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manhattan?
The unemployment rate in Manhattan is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manhattan?
35% of adults in Manhattan 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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