Living in Manson, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manson · Census data 2020–2024
Manson has 1,462 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $91,319 (7% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $596,700, the median rent is $2,033/month.
Manson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Manson at a glance
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 52State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $91,319State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $596,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,033/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 77.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Manson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Washington median; home values 6% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in May to July and September.
Cost of living in Manson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manson the median home value is $596,700, 79% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,033 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,083 a month in housing costs.
Manson median household income
The median household income in Manson is $91,319 and the income per person is $41,513. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Manson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 900
- Owner-occupied
- 77.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.3%
- Vacant
- 38.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.63
38.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manson has many vacation and second homes.
Manson demographics
- Population
- 1,462
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.4%
- Households
- 555
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manson ›
Education in Manson
33.4% of adults 25 and older in Manson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Manson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manson | 1,462 | $91,319 | $596,700 | $2,033 |
| Chelan | 4,350 | $82,637 | $518,000 | $1,368 |
| Entiat | 1,284 | $76,111 | $364,500 | $1,375 |
| Waterville | 1,250 | $78,589 | $262,000 | $1,200 |
| Pateros | 583 | $69,091 | $278,800 | — |
| Brewster | 1,653 | $39,241 | $239,600 | $1,005 |
| Bridgeport | 1,792 | $52,375 | $177,000 | $763 |
| Mansfield | 298 | $61,458 | $212,500 | $575 |
| Sunnyslope | 3,706 | $135,769 | $714,200 | $1,306 |
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What is the median household income in Manson, WA?
The median household income in Manson is $91,319, 7% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Manson?
The median home value in Manson is $596,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Manson?
The median gross rent in Manson is $2,033 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Manson, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Washington median; home values 6% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Manson?
The median age in Manson is 52 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Manson?
The average commute to work in Manson is 20 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manson?
The unemployment rate in Manson is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manson?
33.4% of adults in Manson 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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