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Median household income was US$60,172 a year in July 2026. Manhattan, a city in the United States, had a population of 54,239 in July 2026. In July 2026, 52.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 164 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population54,673people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,764EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent881.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.58%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Manhattan?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Manhattan.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,003 per month, while the median home value was US$246,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 43.5%, and the vacancy rate was 8.76% in July 2026.

What recurs every month6 published recurring costs, € per month
Manhattan recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€717
Utilities, 85 m² flat€160
Fitness club€65
Internet, 60 Mbps€58
Transport pass€52
Mobile plan, 10 GB€46

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly65.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited58.41 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly716.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB46.02 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass52.24 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home159.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)27Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,003/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,038 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent881.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Manhattan a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student52%strong on education, weak on safety · range 41–63%
Family57%strong on family, weak on safety · range 44–70%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,121 of 54,673 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Manhattan is 3.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income60,172 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband80.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary1,764 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,392 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate3.58 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Manhattan?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,392 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,316of €2,670 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,670
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,038
Public transport pass€52 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116) · 2025-12-31− €52
Utilities, 85 m²€160 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116) · 2025-12-31− €160
Internet€58 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116) · 2025-12-31− €58
Mobile plan€46 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116) · 2025-12-31− €46
Left over€1,316
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Manhattan Salary needed to live in Manhattan

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Manhattan. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Manhattan. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents44.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents164 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,539 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Manhattan when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.34 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work6.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportMHK3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Manhattan. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Manhattan.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.22 · Feb 7.28 · Mar 13.5 · Apr 19.11 · May 24.39 · Jun 29.89 · Jul 32.67 · Aug 31.67 · Sep 27.39 · Oct 20.61 · Nov 12.56 · Dec 6.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00144972 (MANHATTAN)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.72 · Feb -6.83 · Mar -1 · Apr 4.72 · May 11.17 · Jun 16.89 · Jul 19.5 · Aug 18.06 · Sep 12.89 · Oct 5.56 · Nov -1.17 · Dec -6.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00148259 (TUTTLE CREEK LAKE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.2 · Feb 1.2 · Mar 7.3 · Apr 12.7 · May 18.1 · Jun 23.4 · Jul 26 · Aug 25.1 · Sep 20.4 · Oct 13.5 · Nov 6.4 · Dec 0.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 16.26 · Feb 28.96 · Mar 55.12 · Apr 85.85 · May 132.8 · Jun 138.9 · Jul 117.3 · Aug 111.8 · Sep 86.61 · Oct 63.5 · Nov 41.15 · Dec 30.23 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00144972 (MANHATTAN)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading73.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.27 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation643.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.07 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Topeka ±1.0 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.7 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±3.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 4,121 is not 5.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.32 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents4,121 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population136,821 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Population density1,035 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population54,673 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value246,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes43.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate69.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad7.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.27 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage74.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance7.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher53.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available95.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022154,604 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202224 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over31,246 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home12.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans86.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Manhattan

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Apple Valley as a Manhattan alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 676 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,111 Apple Valley vs €1,764 Manhattan+133%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,383 Apple Valley vs €3,392 Manhattan+29%
  • Nearest airport: 16.0 km Apple Valley vs 10.0 km Manhattan+60%
  • Unemployment: 3.1% Apple Valley vs 3.6% Manhattan−13%
  • Foreign residents: 4.8% Apple Valley vs 5.3% Manhattan−10%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €143 Apple Valley vs €160 Manhattan−10%
  • Residents: 55,248 Apple Valley vs 54,673 Manhattan+1%
Full comparisonMore about Apple Valley

Cities near Manhattan

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Fort Riley North Commuting Zone · 22.6 km away
Rent
1,140 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,891 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Manhattan, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Gallatin54,590 residentsKentwood54,776 residentsPlacentia54,911 residentsYucaipa54,953 residentsEdina54,356 residentsBerwyn55,001 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Manhattan?

The median gross salary is 3,392 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Manhattan?

The unemployment rate is 3.58 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Manhattan?

The published population is 54,673 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Manhattan?

4,121 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How much is public transport in Manhattan?

A monthly transport pass is 52.24 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116).

Is Manhattan a good place to live?

Manhattan may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Manhattan?

Fort Riley North is near Manhattan. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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