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Manhattan, KS

Known as The Little Apple and recently named to the Top 10 Best College Towns, Manhattan is also one of the Best Places to Live in America. The leading employer is Kansas State University with 6,000 staffers, and KSU provides the community with multiple entertainment choices and overall civic pride. The city is situated in the scenic Flint Hills of Kansas, and the community’s popular Aggieville district features a big lineup of restaurants, shops and bars.

 

Manhattan Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Manhattan

Median Household Income
$49,762
Median Home Value
$210,834
Housing Affordability Index
109
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
16.40%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Manhattan

Unemployment Rate
5.00%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
54.70%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
60.70%
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Food Scene in Manhattan

48.50%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
28.80
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
58.40%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$985.00
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Love Where You Live In Manhattan

Volunteerism Rate
21.40%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
54.10%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
8.10%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
43.70
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Health in Manhattan

93.90%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
19.70%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.54
25.60%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Manhattan

Average Mortgage Amount
$621.58
Median Rent
$767
46.80%
Of Homes Owned
53.20%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Manhattan

12.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
14.10%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.90%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
21.00%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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