Living in Manly, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manly · Census data 2020–2024
Manly has 1,320 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $72,813 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $120,300, the median rent is $756/month.
Manly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manly at a glance
- Population
- 1,320
- Median age
- 41State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,813State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $120,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $756/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Manly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manly the median home value is $120,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,029 a month in housing costs.
Manly median household income
The median household income in Manly is $72,813 and the income per person is $35,205. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Manly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 597
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.39
Manly demographics
- Population
- 1,320
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 539
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manly ›
Education in Manly
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Manly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manly
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Manly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manly | 1,320 | $72,813 | $120,300 | $756 |
| Kensett | 270 | $44,643 | $67,100 | $650 |
| Plymouth | 407 | $80,000 | $125,700 | $831 |
| Grafton | 271 | $48,750 | $93,300 | $638 |
| Rock Falls | 119 | $71,042 | $156,300 | — |
| Hanlontown | 249 | $72,813 | $106,800 | $794 |
| Mason City | 27,050 | $64,804 | $142,000 | $882 |
| Northwood | 2,040 | $63,450 | $130,300 | $706 |
| Fertile | 255 | $65,000 | $143,800 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Manly, IA?
The median household income in Manly is $72,813, about the same as the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manly?
The median home value in Manly is $120,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Manly?
The median gross rent in Manly is $756 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Manly, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Manly?
The median age in Manly is 41 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Manly?
The average commute to work in Manly is 20 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manly?
The unemployment rate in Manly is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manly?
19.7% of adults in Manly 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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