Living in Manila, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manila · Census data 2020–2024
Manila has 371 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $78,000 (18% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $244,300, the median rent is $979/month.
Manila is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manila at a glance
- Population
- 371
- Median age
- 43.3State: 32
- Median household income
- $78,000State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $244,300State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $979/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Manila a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 3.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manila
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manila the median home value is $244,300, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $979 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Manila median household income
The median household income in Manila is $78,000 and the income per person is $35,745. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Manila: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 490
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 71.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.69
71.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manila has many vacation and second homes.
Manila demographics
- Population
- 371
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 138
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manila ›
Education in Manila
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Manila have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manila
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Manila vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | 371 | $78,000 | $244,300 | $979 |
| Maeser | 4,435 | $83,813 | $341,200 | $794 |
| Mountain View | 1,170 | $98,188 | $270,400 | $828 |
| Lyman | 1,858 | $101,190 | $288,500 | $1,150 |
| Vernal | 10,392 | $64,457 | $252,700 | $934 |
| Naples | 3,285 | $97,865 | $304,800 | $1,332 |
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Manila ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Manila: FAQ
What is the median household income in Manila, UT?
The median household income in Manila is $78,000, 18% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manila?
The median home value in Manila is $244,300, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Manila?
The median gross rent in Manila is $979 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Manila, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Utah median; unemployment of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Manila?
The median age in Manila is 43.3 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Manila?
The average commute to work in Manila is 19 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manila?
The unemployment rate in Manila is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manila?
19.3% of adults in Manila 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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