Here's what it costs to live in Manhattan, Kansas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,003 per month, while the typical home is valued around $246,700. Households earn a median of $60,172 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$60,172
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,003
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$246,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$870
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$875
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,068
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,485
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
54,239
Latest estimate
Median Age
25.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,263
Per month
Avg Home Value
$218,667
Census ACS
January Avg
29°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate (Extreme) · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.5
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
92.3%
What is the cost of living index for Manhattan?
The cost of living index for Manhattan is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Manhattan?
The median gross rent in Manhattan is $1,003 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Manhattan?
The median household income in Manhattan is $60,172 per year.
What is the median home value in Manhattan?
The median home value in Manhattan is $246,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Manhattan?
Air quality data for Manhattan is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Manhattan?
Tax data for Kansas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
