Manhattan is a somewhat small village located in the state of Illinois. With a population of 10,340 people and two associated neighborhoods, Manhattan is the 233rd largest community in Illinois. Manhattan has seen a significant amount of newer housing growth in recent years. Quite often, new home construction is the result of new residents moving in who are middle class or wealthier, attracted by jobs, a healthy local economy, or other amenities as they leave nearby or far away areas for greener pastures. This seems to be the case in Manhattan, where the median household income is $123,307.00. Manhattan real estate is some of the most expensive in Illinois, although Manhattan house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some villages, Manhattan isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Manhattan are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Manhattan is a village of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Manhattan who work in office and administrative support (11.16%), management occupations (10.01%), and sales jobs (9.49%). Also of interest is that Manhattan has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Manhattan telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 8.93% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Because of many things, Manhattan is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Manhattan a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Manhattan has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Manhattan’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Manhattan, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.30 minutes every day commuting to work. The overall education level of Manhattan citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.40% of adults in Manhattan have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%. The per capita income in Manhattan in 2022 was $45,560, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $182,240 for a family of four. Manhattan is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Manhattan home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Manhattan residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Manhattan include German, Irish, Italian, Polish, and English. The most common language spoken in Manhattan is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
