Living in Manhattan Beach, Minnesota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manhattan Beach · Census data 2020–2024

Manhattan Beach has 25 residents with a median age of 63.1. The median household income is $68,750 (23% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $290,000.

Manhattan Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Manhattan Beach at a glance

Population
25
Median age
63.1State: 38.8
Median household income
$68,750State: $89,062
Median home value
$290,000State: $329,300
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Average commute
48 min

Is Manhattan Beach a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4%.

Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 48 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Manhattan Beach

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manhattan Beach the median home value is $290,000, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Manhattan Beach$290,000
Minnesota$329,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Minnesota$1,280
United States$1,413

Manhattan Beach median household income

The median household income in Manhattan Beach is $68,750 and the income per person is $46,892. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).

Median household income

Manhattan Beach$68,750
Minnesota$89,062
United States$80,734

Housing in Manhattan Beach: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
72
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
77.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1994
Average household size
1.56

77.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manhattan Beach has many vacation and second homes.

Manhattan Beach demographics

Population
25
Median age
63.1
Under 18
4%
65 and older
28%
Households
16
Foreign-born
12%
Veterans
8.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian12%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manhattan Beach ›

Education in Manhattan Beach

16.7% of adults 25 and older in Manhattan Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Manhattan Beach16.7%
Minnesota39.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Manhattan Beach

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.1%
Average commute
48 minState: 23 min
Work from home
29.4%
Drive alone
70.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Manhattan Beach vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Manhattan Beach25$68,750$290,000—
Fifty Lakes478$84,615$457,300—
Crosslake2,521$79,635$473,700$1,042
Emily693$68,250$348,800$680
Breezy Point2,687$85,938$340,800$1,137
Jenkins508$74,250$275,000$1,018
Chickamaw Beach248$110,000$298,800—
Pine River906$43,080$180,400$700
Pequot Lakes2,079$63,699$289,300$847

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Living in Manhattan Beach: FAQ

What is the median household income in Manhattan Beach, MN?

The median household income in Manhattan Beach is $68,750, 23% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Manhattan Beach?

The median home value in Manhattan Beach is $290,000, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.

Is Manhattan Beach, MN a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Minnesota median; an average commute of 48 minutes.

What is the median age in Manhattan Beach?

The median age in Manhattan Beach is 63.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).

How long is the commute in Manhattan Beach?

The average commute to work in Manhattan Beach is 48 minutes; 29.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Manhattan Beach?

The unemployment rate in Manhattan Beach is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Manhattan Beach?

16.7% of adults in Manhattan Beach 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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