Living in Manteno, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manteno · Census data 2020–2024
Manteno has 9,030 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $97,634 (17% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $248,400, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Manteno at a glance
- Population
- 9,030
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $97,634State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $248,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Manteno a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Illinois median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Manteno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manteno the median home value is $248,400, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,147 a month in housing costs.
Manteno median household income
The median household income in Manteno is $97,634 and the income per person is $47,621. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Manteno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,979
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.39
Manteno demographics
- Population
- 9,030
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 3,761
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manteno ›
Education in Manteno
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Manteno have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manteno
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Manteno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manteno | 9,030 | $97,634 | $248,400 | $1,141 |
| Bourbonnais | 18,078 | $81,708 | $253,100 | $1,269 |
| Bradley | 15,325 | $67,420 | $173,400 | $1,186 |
| Peotone | 4,587 | $108,523 | $271,000 | $979 |
| Limestone | 1,419 | $103,906 | $212,200 | $1,182 |
| Kankakee | 23,996 | $47,514 | $104,900 | $1,023 |
| Sun River Terrace | 636 | $65,481 | $125,000 | $1,083 |
| Grant Park | 1,449 | $78,385 | $215,800 | $1,177 |
| Momence | 3,291 | $58,365 | $154,800 | $803 |
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What is the median household income in Manteno, IL?
The median household income in Manteno is $97,634, 17% 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 Manteno?
The median home value in Manteno is $248,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Manteno?
The median gross rent in Manteno is $1,141 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Manteno, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Illinois median; home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Manteno?
The median age in Manteno is 45.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Manteno?
The average commute to work in Manteno is 32 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manteno?
The unemployment rate in Manteno is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manteno?
27.5% of adults in Manteno 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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