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Living in Manhattan

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.

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

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)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited58.41 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly716.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB46.02 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass52.24 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home159.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,003/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct8.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent881.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

7.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,121 people 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 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Manhattan 3.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd60,172 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct80.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct92.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary1,764 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,245 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate3.58 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

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
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

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
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct96.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct44.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents164 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,539 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

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
G05 Commute17.34 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct6.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights14Official
Nearest airportMHK3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Manhattan.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Manhattan average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°-9°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Manhattan average monthly precipitation, mm035701051401629558613313911711287644130JFMAMJJASONDmm
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)12Official · 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)13Official · 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 NCEI17Official
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)12Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M373.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.27 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm643.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul25.86 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.53 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.07 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Manhattan residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.5%Foreign residents 7.5%

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)5Official
Foreign residents4,121 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population136,821 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density1,035 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population54,673 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

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 worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student49%strong on education, weak on safety · range 37–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–69%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–60%
Foreign residents4,121 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population54,673 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent52.16 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent881.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary1,764 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,245 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd246,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes43.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour69.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad7.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct5.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.27 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct74.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct53.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct95.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022154,604 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202224 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus31,246 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct12.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct86.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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 3,245 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 people 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Manhattan (20), United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/manhattan-ks/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00144972 (MANHATTAN) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00148259 (TUTTLE CREEK LAKE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Manhattan (Wayback Machine capture 20250517101116) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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