Manlius is a small town of 253 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,250
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Manlius stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Manlius is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Manlius city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.0
Manlius's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Manlius costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Manlius, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$744
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Manlius's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3.1 /100k
Property Crime
502.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Manlius is served primarily by Bureau Valley CUSD 340.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Manlius, IL
National Avg
School District
Bureau Valley CUSD 340
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Manlius sees average highs of 29.3°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.9 inches of snow per year.
Manlius's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Manlius roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,000 and median rent is $744/month.
Manlius's violent crime rate is 3.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 502.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Manlius are operated by Bureau Valley CUSD 340.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Manlius, IL has a population of 253, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Manlius averages 29.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches
with about 35.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Manlius, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61338.
The population of Manlius, Illinois is 253 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Manlius: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $84,000, median household income $61,250, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manlius side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.