Living in Manlius, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manlius · Census data 2020–2024
Manlius has 306 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $75,500 (9% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $92,200, the median rent is $1,029/month.
Manlius is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manlius at a glance
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $75,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $92,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,029/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Manlius a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manlius
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manlius the median home value is $92,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,075 a month in housing costs.
Manlius median household income
The median household income in Manlius is $75,500 and the income per person is $39,376. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Manlius: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 182
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 22%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.15
Manlius demographics
- Population
- 306
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manlius ›
Education in Manlius
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Manlius have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manlius
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Manlius vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manlius | 306 | $75,500 | $92,200 | $1,029 |
| Sheffield | 874 | $74,750 | $102,400 | $1,047 |
| Wyanet | 966 | $63,295 | $99,700 | $903 |
| Walnut | 1,282 | $61,750 | $102,100 | $617 |
| Buda | 517 | $51,771 | $71,600 | $865 |
| Mineral | 194 | $51,111 | $79,300 | $750 |
| Princeton | 7,975 | $61,946 | $134,700 | $782 |
| Annawan | 865 | $70,729 | $135,100 | $588 |
| Neponset | 446 | $61,250 | $67,800 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Manlius, IL?
The median household income in Manlius is $75,500, 9% 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 Manlius?
The median home value in Manlius is $92,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Manlius?
The median gross rent in Manlius is $1,029 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Manlius, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in Manlius?
The median age in Manlius is 40.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Manlius?
The average commute to work in Manlius is 41 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manlius?
The unemployment rate in Manlius is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manlius?
23.2% of adults in Manlius 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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