City profile
Manhattan, KS
Riley County · Population 54,239
Manhattan is a city in Riley County, KS with about 54,239 residents and a typical home value near $247,000. It is 51 miles from Topeka, KS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$246,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,605
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
99
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.29%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.58%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.65%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 59/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Ice storm, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
102 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 48% Republican
Community
Population
54,239
Black population
5.2%
County
Riley County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 54,239 residents
- Typical home value about $247,000
- 51 miles from Topeka, KS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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