Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (15) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Radina's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cornerstone
Coffee Shop
Arrow Coffe
Coffee Shop
Radina's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Radina's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Radina's Coffeehouse & Roastery
Coffee Shop
Radina's Coffee House and Roastery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bluestem Bistro
Coffee Shop
Mr. K's Cafe & Bar
Coffee Shop
Little Apple Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Flight Crew Foffee
Coffee Shop
Sparrow Specialty Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (20) B
Riley County Museum
Museum
Seth Childs Theatres
Theatre Arts
Tointon Family Stadium
Stadium
Sunset Zoo
Zoo
Chautauqua Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Bishop Stadium
Stadium
Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Stadium
World War I Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Ahearn Field House
Stadium
Wells Rodeo Arena
Stadium
Wabash Cannon Bowl
Bowling Alley
Little Apple Lanes
Bowling Alley
Manhattan Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Beach Museum of Art
Museum
Larry Norvelle Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Splash Park
Water Park
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Museum
AMC DINE-IN Manhattan 13
Cinema
Union Pacific Train Depot
Museum
Food and Drink (102) A+
Sonic
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Fridge Wholesale Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Nespor's Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Little Apple Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Cat Tracks Grill and Bar
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Classic Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
JP's
Bar
Subs-n-Such
Deli
Just Salad
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (12) F
Body First Wellness & Recreation Center
Gym
Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex
Gym
Genesis Health Club
Gym
9 Round
Gym
UFM Community Learning Center
Community Centre
Anthony Recreation Center
Gym
Douglass Community Recreation Center
Community Centre
Manhattan Senior Center
Community Centre
Community House
Community Centre
Eisenhower Recreation Center
Gym
Groceries (15) F
Dillons
Grocery Store
The Dough Bro
Bakery
Dara's Fast Lane
Grocery Store
Asian Market
Grocery Store
People's Grocery
Grocery Store
Los 3 Amigos
Grocery Store
Yi's Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Billy Vanilly
Bakery
Bourbon and Baker Bakery
Bakery
Mrs. Powell's Delicious Cinnamon Rolls
Bakery
Mimi's Cheese & Other Delights
Cheese
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Dillons
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (83) A+
Spencer Park
Park
Optimist Park
Park
Cedar Acres Natural Park
Park
Briarcliffe Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Wildcat Creek Linear Park
Park
Jorgenson Park
Park
Girl Scout Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
CiCo Park
Park
Warner Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Alsop Bird Sanctuary
Park
Kansas State University Quad
Park
Frank Anneberg Park
Park
Longs Park playground
Playground
Longs Park
Park
Quinlan Natural Area
Park
Snowbird Natural Area
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Stagg Hill Park
Park
City Park
Park
StoneHaven Park
Park
Griffith Ball Park
Park
Sojourner Truth Park
Park
Shops (162) A+
Marshalls
Department Store
New Beginnings Hair and Nail Salon
Beauty
Sun Tan City
Beauty
Bellus Academy
Beauty
Toes & Tips
Beauty
Hair Unlimited
Hairdresser
Salon One & Spa
Beauty
Peoples Optical
Optician
Shop Quick
Convenience Store
Pamper Me Pretty Salon
Beauty
14-19 Mercantile
Gift Shop
Mead Lumber Do it Center
Home Improvement
Salon Essentials
Beauty
Planet Beach
Beauty
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Borck Brothers
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Complete Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Pfeifley Jewelers
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Gallery for Hair
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Quick Cats
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Manhattan.
Public Transit Stops (126)
Stops & Stations A+
Walgreens W
Bus Stop
Garden Way
Bus Stop
Garden Way
Bus Stop
Westloop/ Dillons W
Bus Stop
Dillons Westloop
Bus Stop
Amherst
Bus Stop
Amherst
Bus Stop
Beechwood S
Bus Stop
Beechwood S
Bus Stop
Village Plaza
Bus Stop
Village Plaza
Bus Stop
Medical Center
Bus Stop
Redbud N
Bus Stop
Dickens & Browning
Bus Stop
Dickens & Browning
Bus Stop
College & Claflin
Bus Stop
Dickens
Bus Stop
Dickens
Bus Stop
College & Claflin
Bus Stop
United Methodist Church
Bus Stop
Redbud S
Bus Stop
College & Hobbs
Bus Stop
College & Hobbs/Hospital
Bus Stop
MATC/CiCo Park
Bus Stop
MATC/CiCo Park
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Manhattan is 101/100 - which is 13% higher than Kansas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Manhattan crime rates are 2,351 per 100k, which is 2% lower than Kansas
Property Crime
1,945 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
405 crimes per 100k D+
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employment C-

The median income in Manhattan is $50,957 - which is 5% lower than Kansas.
Med. Household Income
$50,957 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (37)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dillons Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tindall Orthodontics
Dentist
Mathis Rehab Center
Doctor
The Plastic Surgery Clinic
Doctor
Manhattan Care Primary and Urgent
Doctor
The Eye Doctors
Doctor
Genstler Eye Center
Doctor
Dunne's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
E. Hamrick Swan Family Dentistry
Dentist
Via Christi Therapy Center
Doctor
Manhattan Dermatology
Doctor
Lafene Health Center
Clinic
Pawnee Mental Health Services
Clinic
Via Christi Hospital
Hospital
K-Stat Urgent Care
Clinic
Manhattan Surgical Hospital
Hospital
Riley County Police Department
Police
Richard Woodard D.D.S., P.A.
Dentist
Kansas State University Police Department
Police
Health Mart
Pharmacy
Manhattan Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Riley County Police Department Aggieville Substation
Police
Stone Creek Family Physicians
Doctor
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Manhattan home prices are $213,200 - which is 58% higher than Kansas
Home Price
$213,200 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools C+

The Manhattan graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Kansas
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (11) F
Marlatt Elem
Lee Elem
Amanda Arnold Elem
Theo Roosevelt Elem
Susan B Anthony Middle School
Frank V Bergman Elem
Bluemont Elementary School
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Manhattan Catholic School
Northview Elem
High Schools (2) F
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
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ratings C

Manhattan has an overall rating of 64% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes B
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From The Weather To The Walking 3 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) When I moved to Manhattan, Kansas about five years ago, I thought that it would be peaceful and relaxing. While there are some things about the city that are relaxing, there is a lot of hustle and bustle that takes place. The downtown area is vibrant and alive. There seem to be f ...Read More estivals all the time, making it a noisy environment if you live close to town. Fortunately, I live in an apartment, and most of the sound is blocked out.

Looking out my window, I have a beautiful view of the trees and mountains in the distance. This is a spectacular sight in the fall when the leaves are changing colors. One thing that I don't like about living in this area is the weather. There are several tornadoes in the spring and summer, and that's something that I haven't been able to get used to while living here. If you go to the outer edges of the city, there are abandoned buildings that some company needs to develop. The streets in town are often congested, and if you plan on driving your own car during teh week, you should think again, especially if it's at a time when people are getting off of work or when people are taking a lunch break. The Sunset Zoo is my favorite place to go as there are quite a few animals to see, many that are from Africa and Asia. The restaurants in the area seem to serve a lot of the same thing. They like making sure you get potatoes with your meal or some form of carbohydrate. Steak is a popular menu item, so you should get used to eating it before moving here.
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Manhattan? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Spencer Park
      Optimist Park
      Cedar Acres Natural Park
      Briarcliffe Park
      Pioneer Park
      Wildcat Creek Linear Park
      Jorgenson Park
      Girl Scout Park

      Entertainment

      Riley County Museum
      Seth Childs Theatres
      Tointon Family Stadium
      Sunset Zoo
      Chautauqua Amphitheater
      Bishop Stadium
      Bill Snyder Family Stadium
      World War I Memorial Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Jimmy John's
      Papa John's
      Little Caesars
      The Fridge Wholesale Liquor
      McDonald's
      Smoothie King
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Manhattan? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Manhattan.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Manhattan? The cost of living in Manhattan is 101/100 - which is 13% higher than Kansas.
      Manhattan
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Kansas
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Manhattan? Manhattan crime rates are 2,351, which are 2% lower than Kansas
      Total Crime
      2,351 per 100k people

      1% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      1% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Manhattan? The median income in Manhattan is $50,957 which is 5% lower than Kansas.
      Median household income
      $50,9578% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,2439% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Manhattan a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Manhattan Surgical Hospital
      Via Christi Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Health Mart
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Dillons Pharmacy
      Dunne's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Eye Doctors
      Genstler Eye Center
      The Plastic Surgery Clinic
      Via Christi Therapy Center
      Manhattan Dermatology
      Sorell-Iverson Chiropractic Clinic
      Mathis Rehab Center
      Stone Creek Family Physicians

      A Housing

      What are Manhattan home prices? Manhattan home prices are $213,200 - which is 58% higher than Kansas
      Median home value
      $213,20015% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9114% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Manhattan have good schools? The Manhattan graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Kansas
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Manhattan a good place to live? Manhattan has an overall rating of 64% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      14 total surveys

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