Living in Manito, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manito · Census data 2020–2024
Manito has 1,692 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $71,920 (14% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $112,600, the median rent is $741/month.
Manito at a glance
- Population
- 1,692
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,920State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $112,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $741/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Manito a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Manito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manito the median home value is $112,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $741 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.
Manito median household income
The median household income in Manito is $71,920 and the income per person is $36,963. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Manito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 755
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.22
Manito demographics
- Population
- 1,692
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 743
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manito ›
Education in Manito
16.9% of adults 25 and older in Manito have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manito
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Manito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manito | 1,692 | $71,920 | $112,600 | $741 |
| Forest City | 223 | $87,813 | $86,300 | $937 |
| Green Valley | 683 | $53,500 | $115,900 | $759 |
| South Pekin | 883 | $67,176 | $106,400 | $800 |
| Goofy Ridge | 125 | $38,750 | $54,300 | — |
| Banner | 157 | $52,917 | $101,600 | $775 |
| Kingston Mines | 182 | $51,875 | $75,000 | $575 |
| Glasford | 720 | $77,500 | $102,800 | $620 |
| Mapleton | 332 | $67,813 | $106,300 | $567 |
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What is the median household income in Manito, IL?
The median household income in Manito is $71,920, 14% lower 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 Manito?
The median home value in Manito is $112,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Manito?
The median gross rent in Manito is $741 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Manito, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Manito?
The median age in Manito is 43.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Manito?
The average commute to work in Manito is 28 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manito?
The unemployment rate in Manito is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manito?
16.9% of adults in Manito 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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