Living in Manton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manton · Census data 2020–2024
Manton has 1,511 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $45,982 (37% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $125,000, the median rent is $807/month.
Manton at a glance
- Population
- 1,511
- Median age
- 33.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $45,982State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $125,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $807/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Manton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manton the median home value is $125,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $807 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $946 a month in housing costs.
Manton median household income
The median household income in Manton is $45,982 and the income per person is $20,242. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Manton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 626
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.60
Manton demographics
- Population
- 1,511
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 578
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manton ›
Education in Manton
7.5% of adults 25 and older in Manton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manton
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Manton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manton | 1,511 | $45,982 | $125,000 | $807 |
| Jennings | 254 | $41,023 | — | — |
| Haring | 199 | $105,441 | $158,100 | — |
| Lake City | 705 | $74,583 | $170,300 | $710 |
| Cadillac | 10,445 | $51,773 | $134,300 | $842 |
| Fife Lake | 343 | $68,472 | $202,300 | $1,632 |
| Kingsley | 1,785 | $67,321 | $268,800 | $982 |
| Buckley | 936 | $67,083 | $205,500 | $1,163 |
| Wedgewood | 241 | $131,563 | $322,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Manton, MI?
The median household income in Manton is $45,982, 37% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manton?
The median home value in Manton is $125,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Manton?
The median gross rent in Manton is $807 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Manton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Manton?
The median age in Manton is 33.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Manton?
The average commute to work in Manton is 24 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manton?
The unemployment rate in Manton is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manton?
7.5% of adults in Manton 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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