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Manhattan, Kansas

city · Riley County (primary) , Pottawatomie County

At a glance

54,239
Population
$246,700
Median home value (all homes)
19% below U.S. median
$298,307
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,003/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$60,172
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
17.3 min
Average commute
92.1%
Homes with broadband
79.38%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing1% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost38% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Kansas State University Graduate degrees
Bellus Academy Certificates
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates96.6%
College graduates53.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Manhattan Area Chamber Eco Development
The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, voluntary organization of citizens working together to support the business development of Manhattan and make it a better place to work and live. The Chamber unites businesses, professional firms, organizations, and individuals as a central point for community betterment and works on two major fronts: Advocacy Networking and Exposure.
county Pottawatomie County Economic Development
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization that catalyzes economic growth in the business, agricultural, manufacturing and construction sectors by providing equitable opportunities and partnering with local and regional public and private entities for a prosperous Pottawatomie County.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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