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KS area data

Manhattan, KS

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Manhattan.

Population: 64,121 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Manhattan, KS is $314,624 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $326,000 after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,385/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, winter weather, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$314,624

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$314,624
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+47.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$314,624
House Price Index (state)
420.3 (+3.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$326,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
+2.2%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
285
For-sale inventory
250
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
181
1-year forecast
+3.3%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
90

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,385/mo
1-year rent change
+5.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$859/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$924/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,107/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,533/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
Schools include
Lee Elem, Marlatt Elem, Northview Elem, Theo Roosevelt Elem, Woodrow Wilson Elem

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, heat wave, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
410
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort Riley (7.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.9°F
Average high
70.9°F
Average low
55.1°F
Annual precipitation
36.0 in
Annual snowfall
11.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,702
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,757

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park (46 mi)
National parks include
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Hall Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL MANHATTAN, INC, MANHATTAN SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC, Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
7
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-679 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
48.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,941
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
53.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,847
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
243

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ManhattanState medianUS median
Typical home value$314,624$179,754$288,527
Median sale price$326,000$230,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days32 days51 days
Typical rent$1,385/mo$1,328/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,941$1,829$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Manhattan, KS?
$314,624.
What is the median sale price in Manhattan, KS?
$326,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Manhattan, KS?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Manhattan, KS?
Typical rent: $1,385/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Manhattan, KS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, heat wave, lightning, strong wind.
Is Manhattan, KS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 410 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Manhattan, KS?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Manhattan, KS?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Manhattan, KS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Manhattan, KS?
13 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Manhattan, KS walkable?
Walkability index: 7.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Manhattan, KS?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Manhattan

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