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Manhattan.
About
Life in Manhattan
Manhattan is a community of 10,315 people in Illinois. The median household income is $128,375, median rent runs about $1,220 per month, and median home values are around $332,600. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Manhattan at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Population Growth
+16.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Manhattan: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manhattan, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.6%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.6%
of residents
65 and Older
8.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
52.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.5%
of households
Married Couples
66.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.03
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for IL
Rent, home values, and income in Manhattan
In Manhattan, home values are 26% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,785
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $399,623 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Manhattan and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Will County, which includes Manhattan, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Manhattan: Will County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Will County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Manhattan is about 2% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Manhattan Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute37.5 min avg
How Manhattan residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manhattan, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Manhattan runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
45
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
207.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Manhattan Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Will County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Will County, which includes Manhattan, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.3M |
| 2024 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2023 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Will County, county-wide
Manhattan is about 2% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Will County, which includes Manhattan, is typically good — 225 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
225
per year
Moderate Days
135
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Will County, county-wide
Manhattan is about 2% of Will County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manhattan has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
16.9"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 1.99" |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.78" |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.27" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.93" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.53" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.30" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.55" |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.97" |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.17" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.14" |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 2.46" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.94" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manhattan
Uninsured
2.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Manhattan's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · New Lenox
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 8.1 mi away · New Lenox
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.6 mi away · Joliet
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manhattan
Manhattan's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Manhattan (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,015 students · in-state tuition $40,700 · 64% graduate · median earnings $59,389 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,223 students · in-state tuition $38,900 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,137 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 200 students · in-state tuition $17,900 · 73% graduate · median earnings $46,609 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manhattan
Manhattan has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Manhattan
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District
240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
Cities Near Manhattan
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Manhattan?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Manhattan FAQ
Is Manhattan, Illinois affordable?⌄
Manhattan's median rent is $1,213/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $128,522/year. Median home value is $332,600.
Is Manhattan, Illinois safe?⌄
Manhattan's violent crime rate was 45 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 207 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Manhattan, Illinois?⌄
Will County, which includes Manhattan, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Manhattan, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Manhattan is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,213/month and median household income is $128,522/year. The median home value is $332,600. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manhattan, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Manhattan is 38 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from