CITY PROFILE
Manhattan, KS
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Manhattan, Kansas is a smaller metro with a temperate four-season climate, moderate sunshine, and a wet climate—expect real winters, summers, and rainfall throughout the year. Homes are moderately priced, making it accessible without the premium you'd pay in larger metros. It's a straightforward choice if you want seasonal variety and manageable housing costs in a compact setting.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $270K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,231/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 11.1°C · warmest 24°C · coolest -2.2°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1237 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.01 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #320 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy89
- Affordable to rent86
- Climate comfort53
- Plenty of sunshine43
- Big-city amenities22
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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