Manhattan

Manhattan, Kansas Overview

Manhattan scores 53.1/100 overall (B), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Kansas — below the state composite of 59.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 79/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 17/100.

Income & Employment in Manhattan

Manhattan’s median income of $58,441 is 16% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.3% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Cost of Living in Manhattan

Manhattan has a cost of living index of 90.3 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $243,700. Median monthly rent is $1,019. Renters spend 20.9% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Manhattan

Manhattan’s adult obesity rate of 27.1% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 7.1%. Residents report an average of 20.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Kansas ranks #29 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Manhattan

Manhattan has a high school graduation rate of 82%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,446. The city has 13 public schools serving 7,032 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Manhattan

Manhattan enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.2°F. Summers average 80°F. Winters average 36.2°F. Annual precipitation is 21.3 inches. The average commute of 14.1 minutes is notably short.

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